CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and ruling DMK president MK Stalin on Sunday said his party will dedicate India Bloc's victory in the Lok Sabha elections to late party patriarch M Karunanidhi and celebrate his centenary at the national level.

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Karunanidhi (1924-2018) on June 3, which also marks the culmination of the DMK icon's year-long (2023-24) centenary celebrations, Stalin praised the leader for his contribution to democracy. Nation.

Whenever democracy faced a crisis situation, "the leaders of North India looked towards Karunanidhi" and it was his "brilliant contribution" that ensured the recovery of democracy and brought stability in the government, and "any Cannot dispute”, Stalin said. “It was Karunanidhi who advocated federalism and advocated state autonomy at the national level.,

He further said, "The results of the Lok Sabha elections will come on June 4. On that day we will hoist the victory flag and dedicate the victory of Bharat (Block) to Kalaignar." He said that centenary celebrations would be organised. National level.

DMK has invited India Bloc leaders for the centenary celebrations at its Delhi party office in June.

The Dravidian party chief said Karunanidhi, through his actions, has strongly strengthened DMK's commitment to the ideals of social justice, harmonious state autonomy and protection of the mother tongue.That is why those doing "communal politics" are maliciously targeting the DMK by "spreading rumours" in election-bound areas of the country, Stalin said. “His voice shows that he is trembling with fear of defeat.”

Without naming the BJP, Stalin said it was understandable that such forces were lamenting as they realized the imminent formation of a 'new India' (a new government by the Indian faction at the Centre) with the support of the DMK Is.

In a letter to party workers, Stalin called upon them to celebrate the birth centenary of late party patriarch Karunanidhi on June 3 by organizing programs for the welfare of the people and said such events should follow the applicable model code of conduct. ,

Stalin said the year-long centenary celebrations which began on June 3, 202 and will end on June 3 this year, was marked by stellar schemes and initiatives of the DMK regime that are beneficial for the people.Kalaignar Centenary Super Specialty Hospital in Guindy, Chennai, Kalaignar Centenary Library in Madurai and Kalaignar Memorial at Marin beach were inaugurated during 2023-24 to mark the centenary celebrations.

Referring to several programs of the party to commemorate the centenary year, the DM President said that thanks to the work of all the party functionaries, about one crore new members have been enrolled, taking the membership of the party to more than 2 crore. Is. , he said, praising the "great work".