Tamil Nadu pays tribute to M Karunanidhi on eighth death anniversaryTamil Nadu observed the eighth death anniversary of former Chief Minister and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi on Friday. DMK president M K Stalin led state-wide tributes, describing his father as the architect of modern Tamil Nadu whose political and cultural legacy enduresBy PTI Published Date - 7 August 2026, 04:01 PMChennai: Tributes were paid to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi on his eighth death anniversary across the state on Friday. Leading the state-wide commemorations, former Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK President M K Stalin paid emotional tributes to his father, describing him as the architect of modern Tamil Nadu whose legacy continues to inspire generations. From there, the Chief Minister led a silent peace rally to the late leader’s memorial on the Marina beachfront. “He is the sculptor who shaped modern Tamil Nadu,” Stalin stated, emphasising that Karunanidhi’s influence transcended politics to leave an indelible mark on Tamil literature, art, and cinema.