Rahul, Rajini bat for Karunanidhi's burial at Marina

August 07, 2018 22:29

Congress president Rahul Gandhi and actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth have spoken in support for a burial land for DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi at Marina Beach.

'Like Jayalalitha ji, Kalaignar (#Karunandhi) was an expression of the voice of the Tamil people. That voice deserves to be given space on Marina Beach. I am sure the current leaders of Tamil Nadu will be magnanimous in this time of grief,' Gandhitweeted.

"Tamil Nadu government must take all measures, for last rites of Karunanidhi to be performed near Anna memorial. This would be the highest respect we would be paying to him. This is my humble request," said Rajinikanth.

While former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah said, "A great leader has passed away, he did not only represent Tamil Nadu but India as a whole. He fought for federalism and for Tamil people. The people of Tamil Nadu will never forgive State Govt if it denies burial land which is requested by DMK."

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