TN Govt denies space for Karunanidhi in Marina, allots new place

DMK patriarch Dr M Karunanidhi passed away on Tuesday at 6.10 pm at the Kauvery Hospital. The five-time CM was admitted at the hospital on July 26 following fever due to urinary tract infection. Despite him responding well to the treatment at the beginning, his health condition declined resulting in his demise.

DMK working president MK Stalin met with CM Edappadi K Palaniswami at his residence in Greenways Road. MK Alagiri and Kanimozhi, along with TR Balu, 'Murasoli' Selvam and Ex-Minister I Periyasamy have also attended the meeting. 

It was reported that Stalin had requested for space near CN Annadura's memorial in Marina Beach. CM Palaniswami was reported as saying that he will consider Stalin's request and will allow it if the law permits. 

In an official release, TN government denied space in Marina citing legal issues. It has reportedly issued two acres of land in Gandhi Mandapam for burial. The release was signed by Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu, Girija Vaidyanathan.