CM Vijay Pays Rich Tribute to Kalaignar Karunanidhi on His 103rd Birthday — TVK to Continue Classical Language Day Tradition

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay paid rich tributes to former Chief Minister and DMK patriarch M. Karunanidhi on his 103rd birth anniversary (June 3), in a statement issued by the CMO.

"Karunanidhi's knowledge of Tamil, literature, cinema, politics and governance, as well as his vision for State autonomy and the protection of State rights, continue to be remembered and admired," CM Vijay said.

The CM highlighted Karunanidhi's vast accomplishments as a writer, playwright, screenwriter, administrator, and political leader, calling him a towering personality whose influence extended far beyond politics.

The TVK government also confirmed it will continue observing June 3 as "Classical Language Day" (செம்மொழி தினம்) — a tradition begun under the previous DMK government to honour Karunanidhi's lifelong advocacy for Tamil's classical language recognition.

The tribute is significant coming from TVK — a rival political party — and signals the new government's intent to honour Tamil Nadu's Dravidian legacy across party lines.