Stalin steals show at Karuna’s birthday bash

In a clear sign of changing power equations in the ruling DMK,Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's heir apparent M K Stalin stole the show as his father celebrated his 86th birthday.

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Chennai | June 3, 2009 07:47 PM IST

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In a clear sign of changing power equations in the ruling DMK,Chief Minister M Karunanidhi’s heir apparent M K Stalin stole the show as his father celebrated his 86th birthday in Chennai on Wednesday.

Stalin,after being elevated as Deputy Chief Minister by Karunanidhi in a move seen as a signal of anointment of his successor,took complete charge of the celebrations at the party headquarters.

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Thousands of party workers as well as central and state ministers thronged the ‘Anna Arivalayam’ to greet the wheel-chair bound octogenarian leader.

Karunanidhi started the day with a visit to the memorials of his mentors,DMK founder late C N Annadurai and rational leader,late E V R Periyar.

Before setting off to his party office,Karunanidhi celebrated the event with his family members including his elder son and Union minister M K Azhagiri,grand nephew and Union minister Dayanidhi Maran and daughter and Rajya Sabha member Kanimozhi.

He also exchanged garlands with his wives Rajathi and Dayalu separately at their residences.