Karunanidhi Death: Kollywood Stars React To The Marina Controversy, Condemn The State Government

Updated: Wednesday, August 8, 2018, 11:09 [IST]

Former Tamil Nadu CM and DMK President Karunanidhi passed away on Tuesday (August 7, 2018), much the shock of his followers. The veteran politician was admitted to a noted hospital a few days ago because of ill health. He initially showed signs of improvement; however, his health deteriorated on Monday (August 6, 2018) and this led to his demise. Interestingly, a major controversy broke out soon after his death, when the AIDMK government refused to let the bereaved family bury the great leader at Marina. This decision irked several members of the film fraternity and they criticised the ruling government for indulging in such 'petty politics'.

Last straw move by #EPS and #OPS after the ordeal they have already put us through. Give #Kalaignar his place next to #Anna If you must have your way make it the last #Marina memorial. Have some respect and be responsible. This is not the time to play petty politics. #TamilNadu
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) August 7, 2018

'Be Responsible'

Condemning the AIDMK government, actor Siddharth said that it must not resort to such petty politics and asked those in power to fulfil the bereaved family's wishes at the earliest.

Kamal Haasan Has Some Strong Words For The Government

Lashing out at the ruling state government, actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan said that those who joined the AIDMK after the legendary MGR do not possess his virtues.

"When Anna was alive, it was Kalaignar and MGR as two brothers who worked hard to strengthen the party. It is only just that all three are allowed to rest nearby. It is sad, that people who came into the party after MGR do not possess that noble quality. Had MGR been alive and Kalaignar had passed away, MGR would have made Kalaignar to rest next to Anna," he added.

மதிப்பிற்குரிய அமரர் கலைஞர் அவர்களுக்கு, அண்ணா சமாதி அருகே அடக்கம் செய்ய, தமிழக அரசு எல்லா முயற்சிகளையும் எடுக்க வேண்டும் என்று தாழ்மையுடன் கேட்டுக்கொள்கிறேன். அது தான், நாம் அந்த மாமனிதருக்கு கொடுக்கும் தகுந்த மரியாதை
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) August 7, 2018

Rajinikanth Too Urges The Government To Reconsider The Decision

Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth too requested the AIDMK government to allot burial space to Karunanidhi at the Marina and restore his honour. He added that all Tamils have tremendous respect for the former CM.

'It's Disgraceful'

Reacting to the controversy, RJ Balaji asked the AIDMK government to behave sensibly and show some class.

"Its absolutely disgraceful to deny #Marina4Kalaignar . The man deserve this respect and more. Come on, This is not the time for pettiness and political rivalries. Show some class and sensiblity. #Reconsider," - (sic) he added.

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