TN CM Announced 39-crore memorial for late DMK president
Leaders cutting across party lines, including main opposition party and DMK's rival, AIADMK, welcomed the government's announcement.
Chennai: A Rs 39-crore memorial for late DMK president and former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi will be constructed at the Marina on Kamarajar Salai here in recognition of his efforts to create a “modern Tamil Nadu,” chief minister M K Stalin announced on Tuesday.
The “Kalaignar Memorial” on the famous beach, where he has been laid to rest after his demise on August 7, 2018, will come up on 2.21 acres of land, Stalin informed the state Assembly. Karunanidhi is fondly addressed as Kalaignar.
Leaders cutting across party lines, including main opposition party and DMK’s rival, AIADMK, welcomed the government’s announcement.