DMK Chief Karunanidhi's daughter Selvi reaches their Gopalapuram residence. Like her sister, Kanimozhi, she was also in tears, unable to cope with the deteriorating health and inevitability of the outcome. All his family members are at the Gopalpuram residence.


West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be landing in Chennai at 9:30 pm.


Tamil Nadu government has also ordered the closure of all Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation stores that sell alcohol in the state by 6 pm this evening as authorities brace for the worst. Kauvery Hospital's latest medical bulletin has said that functioning of Karunanidhi's vital organs continue to fail, despite all efforts by doctors.


All roads leading to Karunanidhi's Gopalpuram home are blocked. Even TV crews are not allowed to access, except for the party's own Kaliagnar TV.


Thousands of Kalaigars supporters have gathered outside the hospital, including a large number of women. Some supporters say they believe Karunanidhi will live for another 20 years. Old, young, women and men, all praying in unison for a positive outcome to his hospitalisation.


File pic of Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimozhi.