2:10 pm IST
Stalin reaches Marina beach, pays tribute to Karunanidhi
DMK President MK Stalin, party leaders visit M Karunanidhi’s memorial at Chennai’s Marina beach to pay tribute to the late leader.
#Chennai: DMK President MK Stalin and other party leaders pay tribute to M. Karunanidhi at his memorial on Marina beach. pic.twitter.com/tiR1iEYg5W
— ANI (@ANI) August 28, 2018
2:05 pm IST
Alagiri is a small threat to us, says DMK leader Elangovan
We had bigger threats from Jayalalithaa, a political party has to face such threats and succeed. Alagiri is a smaller threat for us, its a matter which will subside in due course: TKS Elangovan,MP, DMK on MK Alagiri’s statement “take me back in party or face consequences”
1:45 pm IST
MK Stalin tweets, says honoured to be elected DMK president
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) August 28, 2018I feel honoured and grateful to have been elected as the President of the DMK party.
I pledge to protect, cherish and advance the four founding principles of our party: Self Respect, Social Justice, Rationalism and Secularism.
1:26 pm IST
Stalin heads to Annadurai, Karunanidhi memorials at Marina beach
Stalin heads to Marina beach to pay tributes at the memorials of DMK founder Annadurai and his father and predecessor M Karunanidhi.
1:20 pm IST
Never thought I will become DMK president, says Stalin
I never thought that I will speak on this stage and will become the party president, says Stalin as he ends his speech.
1:19 pm IST
Should not let go of Periyar and Annadurai’s ideologies: Stalin
DMK party men are my brothers and sisters, the party is my family now. We should not let go of Periyar and Annadurai ‘s ideologies: Stalin
1:18 pm IST
Stalin calls for removing Modi and EPS govts
Without the support of the cadre, I cannot overcome the challenges that prevail before Tamil Community. We should remove the right wing Modi government at the Centre and EPS government in the state: Stalin
1:15 pm IST
This is my new birth, says Stalin
Stalin says this is his new birth and it’s an another new day.
1:13 pm IST
Stalin addressing DMK cadre at party headquarters in Chennai
Chennai: MK Stalin addresses DMK members at party headquarters after being elected as President of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/CWRoD71NWA
— ANI (@ANI) August 28, 2018
1:12 pm IST
Retrieving TN from the hands of thieves our prime goal now: Stalin
Retrieving TN from the hands of thieves is our prime goal now; Tamil Nadu rulers don’t have any principles, says Stalin
1:10 pm IST
Self-respect, religion, state autonomy facing threat due to Centre: Stalin
Self-respect, education, religion, judicial system, state autonomy are facing a threat due to the central government : Stalin
Today's political situation has come as a grave challenge. Education, art, literature, religion are under attack by authoritative&communal forces. Union govt is trying to destabilise judiciary, selection of governors. All this has dealt a blow to the secular principles: MK Stalin pic.twitter.com/0qC8NTWaN0
— ANI (@ANI) August 28, 2018
1:09 pm IST
‘My father wanted me to grow gradually’
Everyone has seen my gradual growth. My father wants to me grow gradually. I am happy to be called a worker of president Karunanidhi, rather than his son: Stalin
1:07 pm IST
Anbazhagan sits among as as Karunanidhi: Stalin
Stalin says, “Anbazhagan sits among us as Karunanidhi . Since Karunanidhi called Anbazhagan his elder brother, he is my ‘Periyappa’ ( uncle).”
1:05 pm IST
Will continue to work hard for the party, says Stalin
Karunanidhi recognised my hard works. So, I will continue to work hard for the party. DMK party and its symbol are higher than all individual including me: Stalin
1:03 pm IST
Have Karunanidhi’s courage to lead the party: Stalin
Stalin starts his speech with a Karunanidhi dialogue ‘En uyirinum melana anbu udanpirappukkale’; says, “I don’t have the oratory skill like Karunanidhi, but I have the courage like Karunanidhi to lead the party.”
1 pm IST
Stalin begins his address
MK Stalin, the newly-appointed DMK chief, addresses members at party headquarters
1:00 pm IST
Stalin is fourth one to lead Dravidian movement: Duraimurugan
Stalin is the fourth man after Periyar, Annadurai, and Karunanidhi to lead the century old Dravidian movement, said DMK treasurer Duraimurugan.
12:55 pm IST
Worked with Karunanidhi, now ready to work with Stalin: DMK treasurer Duraimurugan
“Though I feel that I am not eligible for treasurer’s post, I will render my service at the best. When Karunanidhi was elected as president , I was with him and now, I am ready to work with Stalin,” says DMK treasurer Duraimurugan.
12:20 pm IST
No one except Stalin can lead the party: MK Kanimozhi
“I am very happy to get Stalin as the president of the party. There is no one except Stalin who can lead the party,” says Stalin’s half-sister MK Kanimozhi, MP.
12:10 pm IST
Stalinh has capabilities to overcome challenges: Former Union minister Dhayanidhi Maran
“When Karunanidhi took the president post, he had many challenges.Just like Karunanidhi, there are numerous challenges are awaiting before Stalin now. However, he has all the capabilities to overcome these challenges,” says Former union minister Dhayanidhi Maran.
11:50 am IST
DMK workers in Coimbatore distribute sweets
DMK workers in Coimbatore distribute sweets after MK Stalin’s election as president of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)
DMK workers distribute sweets ( ANI Twitter )
11:39 am IST
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee wishes Stalin
Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee wishes MK Stalin
Congratulations and best wishes to @mkstalin for being elected President of the DMK @arivalayam
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 28, 2018
11:36 am IST
Stalin to visit Karunanidhi’s memorial at Marina beach
Stalin will visit his father and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi’s memorial at Chennai’s Marina beach later in the day
#Visual from M Karunanidhi's memorial at Chennai's Marina beach where MK Stalin will visit later today. Stalin has been elected as President of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/5sm4xVkC3S
— ANI (@ANI) August 28, 2018
11:33 am IST
Cong president Rahul Gandhi wishes Stalin
Congress president Rahul Gandhi tweeted his wishes for Stalin.
Congratulations to Shri M K Stalin on being elected President of the DMK. I wish him happiness & success as he begins a new chapter in his political journey. @mkstalin #DMKThalaivarStalin
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 28, 2018
11:28 am IST
Stalin will fight for the principles of DMK founder Anna: A Raja
Stalin will fight for the principles of Dravidar Kazhagam founder EV Ramasamy and DMK founder Anna : A Raja, former union minister
11:20 am IST
Stalin to deliver acceptance speech after senior leaders
The newly-elected DMK president will deliver his acceptance speech after senior leaders.
11:15 am IST
DMK leaders, district secretaries wish Stalin
Senior DMK senior leaders and district secretaries are speaking as a gesture to wish Stalin.
11:09 am IST
Stalin faces the challenge of leading the party to victory in assembly by-polls
Stalin has to face the challenge of leading the party to victory in the ensuing by-elections in two assembly constituencies: Tiruvarur (fell vacant after Karunanidhi’s death) and Tiruparankundran (vacant after the death of AIADMK lawmaker AK Bose).
10:57 am IST
Resolution, welcoming the new party president, read out
Resolution, welcoming the new president, read out by Kuthalam Kalyanam, DMK election committee secretary.
10:55 am IST
Working president post scrapped: K Anbazhagan
Senior DMK leader K Anbazhagan says working president post has been scrapped.
10:52 am IST
DMK demands Bharat Ratna for M Karunanidhi
DMK general council demands Bharat Ratna for M Karunanidhi
10:47 am IST
Stalin pays tribute to Annadurai, Karunanidhi
MK Stalin pays tribute to CN Annadurai and M Karunanidhi after being elected as the President of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) at party headquarters.
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MK Stalin elected as President of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) at party headquarters in Chennai. #TamilNadu (Images source- Kalaignar TV) pic.twitter.com/TWrlVXDyDF
— ANI (@ANI) August 28, 2018
10:43 am IST
DMK workers raise slogans, say will form govt under Stalin
DMK workers raise slogans ‘Aatchi Amaippom Aatchi Amaippom, Thalapathi(Stalin) thalaimaiyil Aatchi Amaippom’ ( We will form the government under the leadership Stalin).
10:42 am IST
Duraimurugan elected party treasurer
Principal secretary Duraimurugan has been elected as treasurer of DMK: Anbazhagan
10:40 am IST
Festive mood at party office
Festive mood at Anna Arivalayam, party office, as crackers are burst
10:37 am IST
‘Stalin began political career from ground’
Stalin started his political career from the grounds, says Anbazhagan.
10:36 am IST
Stalin named DMK president
K Anbazhagan, DMK general secretary, reads the elevation resolution now, announces Stalin’s name as party president.
10:35 am IST
New president will sit in party HQs by 4:30 pm: DMK Organisation Secy
DMK’s organisation secretary RS Bharathi says the new president will sit in official room of president in the party headquarters by 4.30 pm.
10:30 am IST
#DMKThalaiverStalin trends on Twitter
As the general council’s meeting continues in Chennai, the hashtag #DMKThalaivarStalin is the top trend on Twitter with tweets congratulating Stalin flooding the platform.
10:22 am IST
Party cadres all set for celebrations
Crackers have been kept ready at the party HQs to celebrate Stalin’s election.
Crackers at DMK office ( HT Photo )
10:20 am IST
Stalin’s election to top post likely to be smooth affair
The path to Stalin’s elevation was paved at the party’s executive committee meeting held on August 14 where senior leaders urged the “waiting prince” to lead them by taking over the party’s mantle.
10:10 am IST
Compensation paid to party cadres who died in the aftermath of Karunanidhi’s demise
DMK grants each Rs.2 lakhs for 248 party cadres who died upon hearing of party patriarch Karunanidhi’s death.
10:08 am IST
DMK General Council meeting underway at party headquarters in Chennai. DMK Working President MK Stalin has filed nomination for the post of party president. #TamilNadu (Images source- Kalaignar TV) pic.twitter.com/D08ZbSNOuy
— ANI (@ANI) August 28, 2018
10:04 am IST
DMK condoles deaths of those who died Kerala flood
Condolence resolutions passed for people died in Kerala floods as well as in Tuticorin police firing.
10 am IST
Azhagiri warns of ‘consequences’ if not taken back in the party
Stalin’s elder brother MK Azhagiri had warned on Monday that if he was not taken back into the party, then DMK would have to face “consequences”. He has also announced his plans to hold a rally in Chennai early next month to show his strength.
9:56 am IST
Condolence paid to former LS Speaker Somnath Chatterjee and others
Condolence resolutions passed over the demise of former Lok Sabha Chairman Somnath Chatterjee, former UN chairman Kofi Anan and former TN Governor Surjith Singh Barnala.
9:54 am IST
Stalin’s name proposed by all district secretaries
Stalin’s name has been proposed for the top post by all the 65 district secretaries ; his is the only nomination.
9:50 am IST
Senior party leader Arcot Veerasamy at Kalaignar Arangam hall
Arcot Veerasamy, the most senior person in the party after Karunanidhi and Anbazhagan arrive at the Kalaignar Arangam hall.
9:45 am IST
DMK passes condolence resolution for former PM Vajpayee
Condolence resolution passed for former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee
9:42 am IST
Condolence resolution on Karunanidhi’s death read out
Organisation secretary TKS Ilangovan reads condolence resolution for Karunanidhi’s demise.
9:40 am IST
DMK general secretary Anbazhagan arrives
DMK general secretary K Anbazhagan and principal secretary S Duraimurugan arrive at Arivalayam
9:37 am IST
Karunanidhi’s Tamil song being played at party HQs
Karunanidhi’s Semmozhi Tamil (classical language) song being played at the party headquarters, DMK cadres seen getting emotional .
9:35 am IST
Hundreds of DMK cadres at party office
As hundreds of cadres are waiting at the front gate of Kalaignar Arangam, the hall where the general council is to be convened, Stalin enters through back gate .
9:30 am IST
Chennai: DMK leader MK Stalin arrives at party headquarters ahead of General Council meeting. He has filed nomination for the post of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam president. #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/DMBVMW1wC8
— ANI (@ANI) August 28, 2018
9:28 am IST
Stalin arrives at the party office
Stalin arrives at Anna Arivalayam, the DMK party headquarters.
9:05 am IST
MK Stalin at Gopalapuram house
MK Stalin arrives at the Gopalapuram house to seek his mother’s blessings before setting out for the party meeting.
