Shanmuganathan dies at 80
The Hindu
He was Karunanidhi’s secretary for over four decades
K. Shanmuganathan, secretary of late DMK leader and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi for over four decades, died of age-related ailments here on Tuesday. He was 80.
In a condolence message, DMK president M.K. Stalin said Shanmuganathan was “like the eldest brother to me, and an important pillar in the Gopalapuram family has fallen”.
DMK general secretary Duraimurugan and MDMK leader Vaiko were among those who paid homage in person. PMK leader S. Ramadoss condoled his death.
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