Farewell to Murasoli Selvam: A Tribute in Chennai
On October 10, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin paid their last respects to Murasoli Selvam, who passed away recently. The ceremony took place at the Karunanidhi Residence in Chennai. Murasoli Selvam, who was the brother-in-law of MK Stalin, died due to health complications in Bangalore.
Selvam was the former editor of ‘Murasoli’, the official newspaper of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party. He served as the editor until his health declined, after which Udhayanidhi Stalin took over the role. Murasoli Selvam was also the son-in-law of the late DMK leader M Karunanidhi.
Actor and TVK President Vijay’s wife, Sangeetha Sornalingam, was among those who paid their respects. The mortal remains of Selvam were taken to the residence of the former chief minister, M Karunanidhi.
Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed his sorrow on social media, describing Selvam as a guiding brother and a pillar of support. He shared that with Selvam’s passing, he has lost the “last shoulder” to lean on.
Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai also expressed his condolences, offering prayers for Selvam’s soul to rest in peace.
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MK Stalin -: MK Stalin is the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, a state in India. He is a leader of the political party called DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam). He is the son of the late M Karunanidhi, a prominent political leader in Tamil Nadu.
Udhayanidhi Stalin -: Udhayanidhi Stalin is the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and the son of MK Stalin. He is also involved in politics and is a member of the DMK party.
Murasoli Selvam -: Murasoli Selvam was the former editor of the DMK’s newspaper called ‘Murasoli’. He was related to MK Stalin as his brother-in-law and was also the son-in-law of M Karunanidhi.
DMK -: DMK stands for Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, which is a political party in Tamil Nadu, India. It was founded by C. N. Annadurai and has been a major political force in the state.
M Karunanidhi -: M Karunanidhi was a well-known political leader in Tamil Nadu and a former Chief Minister of the state. He was a key figure in the DMK party and the father of MK Stalin.
Chennai -: Chennai is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major cultural, economic, and educational center in South India.
Annamalai -: Annamalai is the President of the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) in Tamil Nadu. BJP is another major political party in India.