Karunanidhi Health Live Updates: DMK Chief's Condition Remains 'Critical', Health Bulletin Expected Soon

Yuvajana Shramika Rythu Congress Party YSRCP has formed a three-member panel to inquire about Karunanidhi's health, according to some reports. The team will be leaving for Chennai soon.

RECAP: Depressed Over Kalaignar's Ill-health, Karunanidhi's Supporter 'Ends Life' | A DMK cadre of Kanchapuram in Ettayapuram near Kovilpatti in Tuticorin district allegedly ended his life by consuming poison last Monday as he was depressed over Karunanidhi’s ill health. Ettayapuram police identified the victim as A Selvakumar, 46, a farm labourer. According to a report in The Times of India, it is learnt that his family are DMK loyalists and was stayed in a farm in Ettayapuram. Police quoting his family and friends said that the man was upset over the Karunanidhi’s hospitalisation and shared his grief with them. He fainted upon returning home from Kovilpatti late on Monday night and was rushed to the Ettayapuram government hospital.

Special Prayers for Karunanidhi | Our Lady of Snows church in Tuticorin had offered special prayers last Tuesday for the speedy recovery of ailing DMK president M Karunanidhi. The cadre lit candles and also distributed food to devotees who had come there to take part in the ongoing 10-day annual festival. 

Class 3 'Fan' of 'Grandfather' Karunanidhi | When Michelle Miraclin e-mailed a get-well-soon message for Karunanidhi to the DMK, she didn't expect to be called to the Chennai hospital where he's being treated. But the invitation came — and the Class 3 student joined a growing list of hospital visitors that includes Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. According to a report in India Today. Michelle got to give her greeting card to Karunanidhi's family. When she e-mailed it, she said in an enclosed letter that she liked "Karunanidhi thatha (Tamil for grandfather) very much".

Karunanidhi Continues to be on 'Active Support System' | Karunanidhi has been on active medical support since Monday and is being continuously monitored. "His response to medical intervention over the next 24 hours will determine the prognosis," Kauvery Hospital had said.

Vaiko Arrives at Kauvery Hospital to Check on Karunanidhi | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) founder Vaiko is also present at Kauvery Hospital along with Tamil Nadu Congress leader  EVKS Elangovan and actor Udhayanidhi Stalin.

“Ezhundhu vaa thalaiva, ezhundhu vaa.." continues to echo in Alwarpet, where Kauvery Hospital is located, reports The Hindu. Party workers and Karunanidhi's supporters are stationed outside the hospital since last night.

Karunanidhi was admitted to the intensive care unit of Kauvery Hospital on July 28 after he developed fever due to urinary tract infection and other age-related ailments. Although, the parameters were brought under control by the doctors of Kauvery hospital, he continued to be in the intensive care unit. Later, his son MK Stalin and other senior political leaders announced that the former Tamil Nadu chief minister was "stable". However, last night he was again admitted after his health declined. Since then he continues to remain critical, according to doctors.

Karunanidhi's views can be agreed or disagreed with, but he cannot be ignored, says Kamal Haasan — a veteran of the Tamil film industry whose arrival on the political stage prolongs a famous tradition, one that has produced influential chief ministers. Kamal Haasan, the president of the Makkal Needhi Maiam party, considers Karunanidhi a "great writer", reports India Today. Indeed, while Karunanidhi's life in politics began when he was just 14, his renown also stems from his work as screenwriter.

Update on Karunanidhi's Health Soon | An update on Karunanidhi's health is likely in the next 15 to 20 minutes. The DMK chief started his political journey when he was 14 years old and has had a long stint in the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and is one of the only leaders to have served as a party chief for 50 years. At 94, Karunanidhi is still seen as a leader relevant to contemporary politics.

Karunanidhi's Gopalapuram residence wears a deserted look as supporters and DMK workers throng Kauvery hospital, where the former Tamil Nadu CM is admitted.

Veteran actress Radhika Sarathkumar also took to Twitter to express concern over Karunanidhi's health.

So disturbing to hear about @kalaignar89,my prayers for him and his family .

— Radikaa Sarathkumar (@realradikaa) August 6, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had enquired about the ill health of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief M Karunanidhi in July last week, and prayed for his quick recovery. The Prime Minister also spoke to Karunanidhi's son MK Stalin and daughter Kanimozhi regarding the same. "Spoke to Thiru @mkstalin and Kanimozhi Ji. Enquired about the health of Kalaignar Karunanidhi Ji and offered any assistance required. I pray for his quick recovery and good health," he tweeted.

DMK workers gather outside Kauvery Hospital to get updates on the health of DMK supremo M Karunanidhi.

DMK workers gather outside Kauvery Hospital to get updates on the health of DMK supremo M Karunanidhi. @nimumurali tells us the next few hours are critical for the party patriarch.#LIVE Updates:https://t.co/1tPt4jImmD pic.twitter.com/RxrKetQh6W

— News18 (@CNNnews18) August 7, 2018

Karunanidhi Supporter Waits for an Update on His Health | A supporter of Karunanidhi anxiously waits outside Kauvery hospital to get an update on DMK chief's health (Picture: Abdul Hameed)

The DMK patriarch Karunanidhi is on "continuous monitoring and being treated with active medical support. His response to the medical interventions over the next 24 hours will determine the prognosis," Executive Director of the Hospital Dr Aravindan Selvaraj said.

As several political leaders visit Karunanidhi at Kauvery Hospital, police have been deployed round the clock. A Twitter user posts a picture of personnel resting outside the hospital after a hectic day.

2.30AM at #KaveryHospital

Policemen sleep in sitting position😨#Kalaignar #Karunanidhi pic.twitter.com/zEl3qUOuGv

— Jeeva Bharathi (@sjeeva26) August 6, 2018

Supporters outside Chennai's Kauvery Hospital where DMK President M Karunanidhi is undergoing treatment. 

Supporters gather outside Chennai's Kauvery Hospital where DMK President M. Karunanidhi is undergoing treatment. The hospital had yesterday stated a decline in his medical condition. #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/ajMbZ01poQ

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2018

Puducherry CM Visits Karunanidhi | Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy​ arrives at Kauvery hospital to inquire about Karunanidhi's health. In the last 10 days, a virtual Who's Who of Indian politics - right from President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, Congress President Rahul Gandhi, former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda and leaders from various parties including the BJP, Left and others - visited the hospital to express their wishes for Karunanidhi's speedy recovery.

Karunanidhi Supporters Pour Their Hearts Out | One of the woman supporters, waiting outside Kauvery hospital, asks Karunanidhi's son MK Stalin not to worry. "We are like your mothers and fathers. Don't worry, Karunanidhi will be healthy again. The sun will rise soon and take away our pain. Karunanidhi will be the chief minister again," she says.

Chaos Outside Kauvery Hospital as Supporters, Journalists Throng Area | Traffic was completely blocked on the road outside Kauvery hospital last night, which slowed down vehicular movement towards the Music Academy and towards CIT Colony/MCTM School from the Eldams Road signal, reported The Hindu. The news report also stated that it was also a 'tough day' for the media as 'onlookers' routinely sneaked in through the barricades and mixed with the journalists.

'Shocked' by Karunanidhi’s Illness, 21 DMK Cadres Die | The DMK on Wednesday said that 21 of its party workers have died unable to bear the “shock” of the illness and hospitalisation of party chief M Karunanidhi. The party also appealed to the cadres not to take any extreme step in view of the 94-year-old former chief minister’s health. “I am deeply depressed to learn that 21 party workers have died unable to bear the shock of party president Kalaignar’s illness (and hospitalisation),” DMK Working President M K Stalin said. The party top leader said he was grieved by such deaths and conveyed his condolences to the next of the kin of the affected families. The identity of the deceased has, however, not been disclosed by him. Stalin, who is also Karunanidhi’s son and his successor in the DMK, asked cadres to realise that he cannot bear the loss of even a single party worker’s life. The principle of “duty, dignity and discipline should be followed making Anna (party founder) and Kalaignar proud,” he said. “No one should take any extreme step that may result in loss of their lives.”

Tears well up a supporter's eyes as he anxiously waits to get an update on Karunanidhi's health outside Kauvery hospital.

Latest visuals from outside Chennai's Kauvery hospital where former Tamil Nadu CM M Karunanidhi is undergoing treatment. The hospital stated a decline in his medical condition yesterday pic.twitter.com/PXCIVPoMzo

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2018

Kanimozhi Meets DMK Supporters | DMK leader Kanimozhi meets people gathered outside Chennai's Kauvery hospital where her father and former Tamil Nadu CM M Karunanidhi is undergoing treatment.

DMK leader Kanimozhi meets people gathered outside Chennai's Kauvery hospital where her father and former Tamil Nadu CM M Karunanidhi is undergoing treatment. The hospital stated a decline in his medical condition yesterday. pic.twitter.com/l87nQ0PwJf

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2018

The Supreme Court in 2015 had allowed members of all castes to become priests in all public temples in the state.

Dayalu Ammal Visits Husband Karunanidhi | Karunanidhi's wife Dayalu Ammal visited Kauvery hospital on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday. According to The Hindi, she visited the DMK chief through the back gate around 2 am, and after nearly 30 minutes, she left the hospital through the front entrance.

Karunanidhi 'Not Been Good' Since Morning | Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president S Thirunavukkarasar, who visited the hospital on Monday, told reporters that Karunanidhi's conditions had not been good since morning. “Doctors are treating him. We will have to pray that he gets better," Times of India quoted Thirunavukkarasar as saying.

Crowd Management Measures in Place Outside Kauvery Hospital | Mylapore Deputy Commissioner NK  Mayilvahanan is at the hospital. Crowd management measures are being put in place. According to The Hindu, Luz Church Road has been blocked from Nageshwara Rao park towards Kauvery Hospital. Vehicles are being allowed towards St. Isabel's hospital.

Kanimozhi Arrives At Kauvery Hospital to See Father Karunanidhi | Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimozhi and DMK leader A Raja arrive at Kauvery Hospital early on Tuesday, reports The Hindu. Over 1,200 armed reserve policemen are on standby. Already, 400 men have been deployed around the hospital.

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