President Kovind, PM Modi and other leaders pay tribute after DMK chief Karunanidhi passes away

My thoughts are with the family and the countless supporters of Karunanidhi Ji in this hour of grief. India and particularly Tamil Nadu will miss him immensely. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/7ZZQi9VEkm

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)

Extremely sad to learn of the passing of Thiru M. Karunanidhi. A doyen of our public life, as a contributor to the development of Tamil Nadu and of India he has few peers. Our country is poorer today. My condolences to his family and millions of well-wishers #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn)

Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of one of India's most dynamic leaders, M. Karunanidhi. He was a true representative of our democracy and worked tirelessly for the people of Tamil Nadu. His contributions to the nation shall never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/gCunM2wr1D

— Congress (@INCIndia)

Loved by the Tamilian people, Kalaignar strode the stage of Tamil politics, like a colossus, for over 6 decades. In his passing, India has lost a great son. My condolences to his family as also to the millions of Indians who grieve for their beloved leader tonight.#Karunanidhi

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi)

A legend in his lifetime, counted amongst the giants of the political landscape of India #Kalaignar #Karunanidhi ji has left a void not just in his home state of Tamil Nadu but in the entire country that will never be filled. My condolences to his family & Tamils the world over.

— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah)

I mourn the loss of one of the tallest leaders of country, DMK Patriarch Late Shri. #Karunanidhi and share the grief with the family members and people of Tamil Nadu. May his soul rest in peace! pic.twitter.com/JFIIbc4WgF

— KJ George (@thekjgeorge)

Only once in a while you see a visionary leader like @kalaignar89, who championed the cause of social activism and federalism. My respect to a giant soul who departed for heavenly abode. My condolences are with family and fans of Shri #Karunanidhi.

— ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj)

Anguished to learn about the demise of veteran politician, M Karunanidhi ji. He had an impressive life journey, starting as a screen writer in Tamil film industry to being five term Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. No one can forget his struggle during Emergency, imposed in 1975.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah)

Heartfelt condolences to the family, friends & numerous supporters of Former CM of Tamil Nadu Kalaignar Sri M. Karunanidhi. May his soul rest in peace 🙏

— KTR (@KTRTRS)

Saddened to know about the demise of DMK President and former CM of Tamilnadu M. Karunanidhi. He will be always remembered as a leader of masses in the Indian political realm. My heartfelt condolences with his family. May his soul rest in peace.

— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks)

Our heartfelt condolences to the family and supporters of Kalaignar Karunanidhi. His passing is a great loss to the nation. May his soul rest in peace.

— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh)