Rajnath releases commemorative coin to mark M Karunanidhi's birth centenary

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today released a commemorative coin to mark the birth centenary of former five-time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Kalaignar M Karunanidhi in Chennai.

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He termed M Karunanidhi as one of the most revered leaders of the country, a titan of Indian politics, an able administrator, an advocate for social justice, and a cultural stalwart.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Union MoS L Murugan along with other leaders and officials were also present at the event.

Addressing the event with Vadakkam, Rajnath Singh said, “It is a great honour and deep respect to celebrate the birth centenary of one of the most revered leaders of our country, Kalaignar M Karunanidhi. I pay my homage to the Kalaingar on his special occasion, a man whose influence was far extended than the borders of the Tamil Nadu and Karunanidhi was a titan of Indian politics. A cultural stalwart and relentless advocate of the social justice.”

He said, “As we gather here to celebrate his life and legacy, it is just imperative to recognise that his contributions to public hood were not just limited to Tamil Nadu but also benefitted the entire nation.