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Marking a moment of profound emotional and historic resonance, DMK President and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin declared that he was visiting the memorial of his beloved father and political mentor, Muthamizharignar Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi, holding his head high. Having led the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam to a resounding electoral triumph in the 2021 Assembly elections and assumed the Chief Ministership, Stalin arrived at the Marina beachfront memorial to fulfill a deeply personal and political promise made to the departed patriarch.

The Chief Minister recalled the immense struggles, systematic character assassinations, and authoritarian obstacles weathered by the party during a decade in opposition, crediting Kalaignar ideological teachings and cadres tireless grassroots perseverance for the historic mandate. Stalin solemnly dedicated the democratic victory to the memory of Kalaignar, pledging to steer Tamil Nadu toward unmatched socio-economic heights under the Dravidian Model of inclusive governance. He vowed to defend the self-respect, democratic dignity, and federal rights of the Tamil people with unyielding courage and uncompromising administrative integrity.

Stalin poignant visit symbolized the triumphant culmination of relentless democratic struggle and filial devotion. By rededicating his government to Kalaignar egalitarian ideals, his leadership signaled a transformative era of progressive governance for Tamil Nadu.