Major Controversy Breaks Out as Tamil Nadu Govt Denies Space for Karunanidhi's Burial at Marina Beach|Live Updates

The patriarch of Dravidian politics and co-founder of DMK, 94-year-old Muthuvel Karunanidhi, is no more. Now, politics starts over where the Kalaignar will be buried as the AIADMK government denies a site for his burial at the significant Marina Beach.

DMK cadre and leaders gather at Karunanidhi's Gopalapuram residence to prepare for the burial and last rites while tension brews over the burial site.

Sources say Tamil Nadu government has alloted a burial site in Guindy instead of Marina Beach as requested by DMK for the veteran politician of Tamil Nadu.

BREAKING | Tamil Nadu government denies space for Karunanidhi's burial on the Marina beach, rejecting DMK's request to allow them to lay the DMK patriarch to rest at the iconic beach, reports Prem Shanker, News18 India.

Here are some of the best scripts penned by M Karunanidhi.

DMK working president MK Stalin met chief minister Palaniswami. According to sources, Stalin discussed the issue of Karunanidhi's burial at the Marina beach. Duraimurugan has just announced that the AIADMK government is yet to give them a positive response on the same.

Senior DMK leader Duraimurugan addresses supporters outside the hospital, says the DMK has requested the AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu to give them space on the Marina Beach for the burial of Tamil politics stalwart M Karunanidhi. He added that the government is however yet to give them any definitive answer.

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation services to Tamil Nadu have been stopped temporarily.

DMK supporters hold up their mobile phone torches to pay their respects to the DMK stalwart Karunanidhi who passed away at 6:10 pm this evening. Hundreds of supporters and party cadre have been waiting in front of the hospital for the past several days in anticipation of any development on Karunanidhi's health.

Chennai: DMK workers gather outside Kauvery hospital, raise slogans in memory of #Karunanidhi pic.twitter.com/gTRgrxAL3I

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2018

I am grieved by the passing away of Shri M. Karunanidhi, one of the leading and longstanding politicians of our country who left a mark of his own during his long public life of about 80 years including 56 years as Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. #Karunanithi pic.twitter.com/a8rZsW9fDz

— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) August 7, 2018

Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of one of India's most dynamic leaders, M. Karunanidhi. He was a true representative of our democracy and worked tirelessly for the people of Tamil Nadu. His contributions to the nation shall never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/gCunM2wr1D

— Congress (@INCIndia) August 7, 2018

My heartfelt condolences to the family of former CM #Karunanidhi and to the people of Tamil Nadu.

He will forever be remembered for his years of public service to his state and India. #RIPKalaignar pic.twitter.com/6cQlLyZhev

— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) August 7, 2018

Telangana chief minister KCR, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to reach Chennai tomorrow morning for the last rites of M Karunanidhi.

Condolences keep pouring in for Karunanidhi's family. 

Our heartfelt condolences to the family and supporters of Kalaignar Karunanidhi. His passing is a great loss to the nation. May his soul rest in peace.

— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) August 7, 2018

Kalaignar Karunanidhi was a seasoned leader who dedicated himself in service to the poor and needy. He was a powerful voice of the marginalised section of our society. India mourns his demise.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 7, 2018

Saddened by the demise of DMK Chief, Thiru M #Karunanidhi, a great administrator & a humble leader who dedicated his life to TamilNadu.

May God grant peace to his soul and strength to his family in this hour of grief. ॐ शांति शांति 🙏🏻

— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) August 7, 2018

Deeply saddened at the passing away of Kalaignar M Karunanidhi.60 years a legislator,5 times CM & a pillar of many coalitions at the Centre,he influenced his State's & the National politics like few others. My deepest condolences to his family & admirers.He will be missed deeply.

— Pranab Mukherjee (@CitiznMukherjee) August 7, 2018

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed heartfelt grief over the demise of former Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK leader M Karunanidhi. CM offered condolences to the bereaved family and to the people of Tamil Nadu.

Rahul Gandhi on Karunanidhi’s demise: In his passing, India has lost a great son.

Loved by the Tamilian people, Kalaignar strode the stage of Tamil politics, like a colossus, for over 6 decades. In his passing, India has lost a great son. My condolences to his family as also to the millions of Indians who grieve for their beloved leader tonight.#Karunanidhi

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 7, 2018

PM Narendra Modi to go to Chennai tomorrow to pay his last respects to DMK patriarch Karunanidhi. 

New Delhi: The senior BJP MP and former union minister Dr Subramanian Swamy and the DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi had shared a stormy relationship.

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has expressed deep condolences on the demise of M Karunanidhi, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and the President of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).

US Ambassador to India expresses sadness at Karunanidhi's passing away.

On behalf of the United States Mission in India, I wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of former Chief Minister Muthuvel #Karunanidhi and the people of Tamil Nadu. He will be remembered for his years of public service to his state and the country at large.

— Ken Juster (@USAmbIndia) August 7, 2018

Politicians express grief at the demise of M Karunanidhi. 

Saddened by the demise of DMK Chief Kalaignar M Karunanidhi ji. My deepest condolences to his family members and supporters. Om Shanti!

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) August 7, 2018

Deeply saddened by the passing away of DMK chief #Karunanidhi Ji. Condolences to the family and supporters. #RIPKalaignar pic.twitter.com/niCO0Z02Ua

— Sachin Pilot (@SachinPilot) August 7, 2018

Only once in a while you see a visionary leader like @kalaignar89, who championed the cause of social activism and federalism. My respect to a giant soul who departed for heavenly abode. My condolences are with family and fans of Shri #Karunanidhi.

— ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) August 7, 2018

Tamil Nadu to observe one week of mourning as DMK chief M Karunanidhi passes away at the age of 94. He was suffering from various age-related ailments and was admitted to the Kauvery Hospital on July 28 with an urinary tract infection that had also caused fever.

Actor and politician Rajinikanth says, "This is an unforgettable black day in my life. Let Karunanidhi's soul rest in peace."

M Karunanidhi's body will be first taken to daughter Kanimozhi's residence in CIT Colony from the Kauvery Hospital, then to the Gopalapuram residence. From there the DMK chief's remains will be kept at the Rajaji Hall for the public to pay their last respects.

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah tweets: A legend in his lifetime, counted amongst the giants of the political landscape of India #Kalaignar #Karunanidhi ji has left a void not just in his home state of Tamil Nadu but in the entire country that will never be filled. My condolences to his family & Tamils the world over.

A legend in his lifetime, counted amongst the giants of the political landscape of India #Kalaignar #Karunanidhi ji has left a void not just in his home state of Tamil Nadu but in the entire country that will never be filled. My condolences to his family & Tamils the world over.

— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) August 7, 2018

As the 95-year-old frail Karunanidhi fought yet another battle on the hospital bed, crowds thronged outside and across the state to temples and shrines, praying that their atheist leader will live.

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee condoles the death of Kalaignar.

Today India lost one of its greatest sons. And Tamil Nadu lost its father figure. Farewell @Kalaignar89. My deepest condolences to the people of Tamil Nadu, @arivalayam, @mkstalin, @KanimozhiDMK and family. India mourns your loss

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 7, 2018

Some of the DMK cadres refuse to believe that Karunanidhi is dead. They want 'Thalapthy' (Stalin) to come out and announce the news themselves.

Kamal Haasan speaks at News18's Baithak: Knew Karunanidhi as a writer before I knew him as a politician. The language we actors used was Karunanidhi's.

BJP chief Amit Shah: Anguished to learn about the demise of veteran politician, M Karunanidhi ji. He had an impressive life journey, starting as a screen writer in Tamil film industry to being five term Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. No one can forget his struggle during Emergency, imposed in 1975.

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor expresses sadness at the demise of Karunanidhi.

News has just come in of the passing of Kalaignar Muthuvel Karunanidhi, a giant of Indian politics as CM of Tamil Nadu & a screenplay writer who gave voice to the Dravidian movement through his immortal dialogues. Tamil politics can never be the same again. RIP.

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) August 7, 2018

Police shuts down all roads leading to M Karunanidhi's residence in Gopalapuram. Heavy deployment of police and RAF personnel near the residence. No vehicle entries allowed with ID checks.