For Karunanidhi's recovery, don't follow superstitions, DMK-cadres told
Dravida Kazhagam (DMK) leader K. Veeramani, on Monday, asked the cadres to not follow superstitions and stated the patriarch M Karunanidhi will get better with medicines only. Thousands of supporters of Karunanidhi ascended at the Kauvery Hospital in Chennai to get an update on the health of the 94-year-old leader. Considering their emotions, Veeramani told them to not pray or follow any superstitions.
A DMK supporter tonsured head for Karunanidhi's health
One supporter of Karunanidhi tonsured his head for the leader. This practice is followed in some Hindu temples. Seprately, students at a Tiruvarur school, where Karunanidhi studied, held a prayer meeting for his well-being. Outside Kauvery Hospital many others prayed for Karunanidhi holding his photograph in their hands. Many slept on roads, others didn't eat for days, all for their beloved Kalaignar.
Notably, Karunanidhi himself is an atheist
Social reformer E.V. Ramasamy or Periyar founded the Dravidar Kazhagam, whose split formed the DMK. Karunanidhi, and his predecessor Annadurai, both are atheists. Once Karunanidhi objected to a cadre walking on fire, and on another occasion, he had expressed displeasure at a member applying tilak. However, he also maintained he understood not everyone in DMK was committed to the ideology.
Follow Kalaignar's principles, DK leader tells followers
"One can respect Kalaignar (Karunanidhi) only by following his ideology. So I appeal to you not follow any superstition," DK President K Veeramani, also an atheist, said. Meanwhile, DMK spokesperson Elangovan said the supporters have affection for Karunanidhi and will disperse on hearing his voice.
Karunanidhi was admitted to hospital after treatment at home
Karunanidhi was shifted to hospital from his Gopalpuram residence, last week. He was undergoing treatment for urinary tract infection. Late Sunday night, the hospital released a statement saying the leader suffered a 'transient setback', but he became stable soon. Notably, Karunanidhi completed his 50th year as DMK's president a few days ago. He has served as Tamil Nadu chief minister five times.
