{"id":60513,"date":"2018-08-29T00:32:05","date_gmt":"2018-08-29T04:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dbsjeyaraj.com\/dbsj\/?p=60513"},"modified":"2018-08-29T00:34:56","modified_gmt":"2018-08-29T04:34:56","slug":"kalaignarkarunanidhis-65-year-old-son-m-k-stalin-is-elected-president-of-the-dravida-munnetra-kazhaghamdmk-amidst-protests-by-elder-brother-m-k-azhagiri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dbsjeyaraj.com\/dbsj\/?p=60513","title":{"rendered":"Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister “Kalaignar” Karunanidhi’s 65 Year Old Son M.K.Stalin Is Elected President of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagham (DMK) Amidst Protests by Elder Brother M.K.Azhagiri."},"content":{"rendered":"

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B Sivakumar and D Govardan<\/strong><\/p>\n

No other political prince in India would have waited so long for the coronation. And when it happened on Tuesday, 21 days after his father M Karunanidhi passed away, Stalin sought to accept the DMK crown with humility and hope, promise and poise.<\/p>\n

Elected unopposed as DMK president at the party\u2019s general council meeting, Stalin opened his acceptance speech with the admission that he would not be a match for his father. In fact, he indicated that he could be different from Karunanidhi. \u201cWe are not against (God) believers,\u201d he said, signalling a willingness to steer the party beyond rationalism, for wider acceptance in changed times.<\/p>\n

While S Duraimurugan was elected treasurer, Stalin ensured that his ascension had the blessings of his extended family, notwithstanding his older brother M K Alaigiri\u2019s whimper of protest.<\/p>\n

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General secretary K Anbazhagan, set the tone: \u201cKarunanidhi once said he had not done his duty as a father for Stalin\u2019s progress. But Stalin has performed his duties and made himself a proud son.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stalin rose to speak. \u201cI am not Kalaignar, I can\u2019t match his mastery over the language. But, I can dare to try. Kalaignar\u2019s principles will guide us forever,\u201d he said. \u201cKalaignar had appreciated my hard work. I continue the work till my end. The party is bigger than any individual \u2026 Our general secretary (Anbazhagan) is there to guide me.\u201d \u201cI have a dream,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n

\u201cA dream to usher in a change\u2013 in myself, in ourselves and in our approach to others. Being above caste, creed and lending a helping hand to the needy. We don\u2019t believe in God. But, we respect those who believe,\u201d Stalin said.<\/p>\n

Shifting to politics, Stalin turned aggressive, targeting BJP and AIADMK. \u201cWe have to come together to prevent saffronisation of this country and throw out the spineless ruling party in the state.\u201d
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As if delivering a message to Alagiri, the new DMK chief said: \u201cNone should become selfish in the race to prove who is bigger at the cost of the party\u2019s future. We should believe in the party leadership and the leadership will reflect the aspirations of the party cadres.\u201d <\/p>\n

Courtesy:Times of India<\/em><\/p>\n

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By B Sivakumar and D Govardan No other political prince in India would have waited so long for the coronation. And when it happened on Tuesday, 21 days after his father M Karunanidhi passed away, Stalin sought to accept the DMK crown with humility and hope, promise and poise. Elected unopposed as DMK president at …<\/p>\n

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