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The occasion is avowedly to mark the release of the second edition of DMK chief Karunanidhi8217;s Thokappia Poonga, an interpretation of the ancient Tamil grammar work Tholkappiam and aimed at making it accessible to the common man.

Party cadres are busy putting up multicoloured wall-posters and hoardings for tomorrow8217;s event. Not because they have all suddenly become literary enthusiasts.

The beaming face of Karunanidhi8217;s son Azhagiri, seen alongside his father8217;s everywhere, says it all 8212; it is an all Azhagiri show, marking his rehabilitation and even coronation as the crown prince of the southern district units of the DMK.