Laser shows, animations mark Karunanidhis 84th birthday celebration

Amidst a sea of his party supporters, DMK supremo and Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu today celebrated his 84th birthday celebration with his partymen organising laser shows and unique 3D animation for their leader.

Chennai, June 3 : Amidst a sea of his party supporters, DMK supremo and Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu today celebrated his 84th birthday celebration with his partymen organising laser shows and unique 3D animation for their leader.

Octogenarian Karunanidhi said, "You are like brothers. Come together and join us. I consider this my birthday gift," to his supporters raising the fever of the celebration which closely follows his completion of 50 years as legislator.

Governor S S Barnala was one of the first dignitaries to greet Karunanidhi, which was followed by the leaders of the Democratic Progressive Alliance (DPA) coalition, who wished the leader their heartiest greeting.

UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi also greeted the DMK supremo over phone.

However, there were no confirmations on whether Dayanidhi Maran, grand nephew of Karunanidhi, paid a visit to latter's residence to greet him.

After the family feud came out in open, Karunadnidhi sidelined Maran and also made him resign from the Union Telecom Ministry. Speculations are rife whether Maran would attend the gala function in the evening to celebrate Karunanidhi's birthday.

The city was draped with posters and flags of the party as people and ardent supporters of the party made a beeline to the DMK headquarters 'Anna Arivalayam' .

The celebration would continue entire month with various programmes being run, like a special drive to plant 84000 saplings during this entire month.

ANI