Cabinet condoles the demise of Dr. M. Karunanidhi, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu 09 AUG 2018 The Union Cabinet met under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and condoled the demise of Dr. M. Karunanidhi, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu who passed away on 7.8.2018 at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai. The Cabinet observed two-minute silence in his memory and passed a condolence resolution. The text of resolution is as follows: “The Cabinet expresses profound sorrow at the sad demise of Dr. M, Karunanidhi, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 7.8.2018 at Kauvery Hospital, Chennai. In his death, the country has lost a veteran and distinguished leader, affectionately called “Kalaignar”. He was born in Thirukkuvalai village in Nagapattinam District on 3rd  June, 1924. He had held various important positions in his public and political life during his long career in Tamil Nadu political arena. He entered Tamil Nadu Assembly winning Kulithalai seat in th...