M Karunanidhi death: VCK chief Thirumavalavan demanded 'Bharat Ratna' for the 95 year old DMK Chief and five-time former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, M Karunanidhi memorial near Anna Samadhi.

“We demand that Bharat Ratna be conferred upon him. We also demand that his memorial be made near Anna Samadhi”, VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan was quoted by leading news agency ANI.

M Karunanidhi, DMK patriarch’s heartbreaking demise has shaken the whole nation yesterday. Here are visuals Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan paid his last respects to former CM M Karunanidhi at Chennai's Rajaji Hall.

 Rapid Action Force has been deployed outside Anna memorial at Marina beach in Chennai. Hearing in the case against denial of burial land by Tamil Nadu Govt at Marina beach for M Karunanidhi is underway at Madras High Court.

Tamil Nadu govt's lawyer said 'DMK is pursuing political agenda by filing this case. DK Chief Periyar was the tallest leader of Dravidian movement. Was he buried at Marina beach?'.

 People in Tamil Nadu are broken down to tears and condolence wishes are continually pouring in from all the walks of life, all social media platform across the all corners of the nation. Karunanidhi was a star who was not just an actor, politician but a humble human being .He only tried hard for the progress of TN, and betterment of the people.

 Worth mention here the funeral of great Karunanidhi is likely to be held at 12 tonight with an hour or so allotted for his followers to pay their last respect.