M Karunanidhi: A life in pictures

C.N. Annadurai and M. Karunanidhi…

Tamil Nadu Governor Surjit Singh Barnala , delivering his speech at the State Legislative Assembly in the presence of Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, on the occasion of M. Karunanidhi's completion of 50 years in the Legislative Assembly, in Chennai, on May 11, 2007. The only person in India who has seen golden jubilee in legislature through 50 years of democracy is Karunanidhi.   -  The Hindu

Venkataraman was received at the tarmac by the Chief Minister, M. Karunanidhi at the Meenambakkam airport in Madras on May 24, 1989.   -  IPRD

TN Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi and Union Minister Mr Murasolimaran...   -  BL

The Governor, Sardar Ujjal Singh, garlanding the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M. Karunanidhi, on his return from foreign tour, at Meenambakkam airport on July 21, 1970.   -  THE HINDU

M. Karunanidhi, (left) president of the DMK party, in conversation with Vaiko, general secretary of MDMK, at the DMK party headquarters in Chennai on June 2, 2005.   -  THE HINDU

THE PRIME MINISTER A.B. VAJPAYEE WITH THE TAMIL NADU CHIEF MINISTER, M. KARUNANIDHI, AND THE UNION MINISTER MURASOLI MARAN, AT AN ELECTION MEETING ON THE MARINA IN CHENNAI.   -  HINDU

Anand Mahindra (centre), Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. greeting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi at the Secretariat in Chennai, on April 05, 2007, while Carlos Ghosn (right), Chief Executive Officer, Renault and Nissan Motors looks on.

M Karunanidhi garlanding the Anna statue inside the Valluvar Kottam…

With Tata Sons Chairman Ratan Tata at the signing of an MoU in Chennai on June 28, 2007. - BIJOY GHOSH

DMK President M. Karunanidhi and his wife Dayaluammal and Deputy General Secretary M.K. Stalin paying last respect to M.S. Subbulakshmi at her Kotturpuram residence in Chennai on December 12, 2004.

Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, looking at the late Sivaji Ganesan statue. Durai Murugan, PWD Minister and Parithi Ilam Vazhthi, Information Minister, are also seen. Photo: DIPR

M K Azhagiri presenting a shawl on a occasion….

The TN CM M Karunanidhi and the Chennai Mayor and DMK Youth Wing Secretary M K Salin at a party conference in Tiruchi…

The DMK leader M. Karunanidhi seen with Vijay Bhasker Reddy and Manmohan Singh meeting Congress President Sonia Gandhi, assuring her his Party's support to form the Congress-led Government at the Centre in New Delhi on May 16, 2004.   -  The_Hindu

The CPI leader, A.B. Bardhan, calling on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president, M. Karunanidhi, at the Anna Arivalayam in Chennai on January 21, 2004. The CPI spokesman, D. Raja, the DMK deputy general secretary, M.K. Stalin, and the Tamil Nadu CPI secretary, R. Nallakannu, are also seen in the picture.   -  The Hindu

The DMK president, M Karunanidhi, called on the Presidential candidate, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, at the Anna University...   -  HINDU

(L to R) : Justice Veeraswami, C. Subramaniam ( TNCC President) K. Kamaraj Nadar, M Karunanidhi & M.G. Ramachandran waiting outside the ward of the hospital, where the critically ailing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Mr. C.N. Annadurai is admitted for treatment.   -  THE HINDU

At a thanks-giving meeting held at the Seerani Arangam, Marina, on March 14, 1971, the newly-elected members of the Parliament and the State Assembly were introduced to the people. Picture shows Thiru M. Karunanidhi, Chief Minister, presenting a shawl and a 'Thirukural' book to Thiru V.R. Nedunchezhian.   -  THE HINDU ARCHIVES

The Union Minister for Finance P. Chidambaram, calling on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president M. Karunanidhi, at the latter's residence at C.I.T. Colony in Chennai, on May 29, 2004.   -  THE HINDU

President V.V. Giri with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi addressing after inaugurating Pongal Tourist Festival and Trade Fair in Madras on January 07, 1974. V. R. Nedunchezhiyan, Tamil Nadu Minister of Education and Tourism, looks on.   -  THE HINDU ARCHIVES

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth with DMK chief M Karunanidhi at a function...   -  PTI

C. Rajagopalachari, founder-leader of the Swatantra Party called on M. Karunanidhi, Chief Minister at his residence at Gopalapuram at 7 . 00 pm. on July 20, 1971 and had discussions with him.   -  THE HINDU

The Tamil Nadu Chief Miinster M. Karunanidhi, greeting the Prime Minister, Mrs. Gandhi, when he called on her on March 17, 1969. G. Viswanathan is also seen.   -  THE HINDU ARCHIVES

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets DMK Chief Karunanidhi in 2017

Former Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Ranil Wikramasinghe (right) met Dravida Munetra Kazhagam (DMK) President M. Karunanidhi (left) at his Gopalapuram residence in Chennai on October 14, 2004.   -  The Hindu

M. Karunanidhi, Chief Minister of Madras, visited Rajaji's house on his 94th Birth Day, on December 12, 1970.   -  THE HINDU

M. G. Ramachandran greets the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M. Karunanidhi, on his return from foreign tour, at Meenambakkam airport on July 21, 1970.

With (from left) West Bengal Chief Minister Jyoti Basu, Janata Dal leader VP Singh, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister NT Rama Rao, Haryana CM Devi Lal and Karnataka CM Ramakrishna Hegde at a press meet in Madras on August 26, 1989. - THE HINDU ARCHIVES

Receives the Madras State Sangita Nataka Sangam’s award for the best screenplay from DMK founder and Chief Minister CN Annadurai in Madras on April 22, 1967. - THE HINDU ARCHIVES