Describing Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee as the "most suitable" presidential candidate for his track-record and multi-dimensional personality, DMK chief M Karunanidhi today said his victory was a "foregone conclusion."

   
"I am personally happy because of our decades-old association and your love and affection for Tamils. On behalf of DMK, I wish you a very bright success. Your victory for the top post is a foregone conclusion," he said in a letter to Mukherjee after his nomination was officially announced by UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi.

Extending his "hearty congratulations," Karunanidhi described Mukherjee as the "most suitable candidate because of your long track record and multi-dimensional personality."

  
In a separate letter to Congress President Sonia Gandhi, the DMK leader said he was happy over Mukherjee's nomination.

    
Karunanidhi said Mukherjee has a long and varied experience in administration.