Thalaivar Kalaignar had appointed 13,500 Makkal Nala Paniyalargal in 1989, who had been dismissed by ADMK govt as they were DMK appointees.

Marking an extraordinary milestone in modern democratic history, DMK Treasurer M. K. Stalin extended his heartfelt greetings and deepest reverence to DMK President Dr. Kalaignar Karunanidhi on August 20, 2014, as he completed 46 illustrious years at the helm of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Karunanidhi, who assumed the party presidency in 1969 following the demise of DMK founder Perarignar Anna, has guided the party through historic electoral triumphs, turbulent political storms, emergency-era oppressions, and transformative governance tenures. Stalin lauded Karunanidhi's peerless leadership, intellectual brilliance, and indefatigable fighting spirit, describing his 46-year tenure as an unparalleled masterclass in preserving democratic institutions, social justice principles, and state autonomy against centralizing pressures. Under Karunanidhi's stewardship, the DMK implemented revolutionary social welfare policies, including free electricity for farmers, property rights for women, and comprehensive reservation quotas for backward and minority communities across Tamil Nadu. Stalin emphasized that Karunanidhi's enduring legacy continues to inspire millions of cadres across generations. Calling upon party workers to draw continuous motivation from their president's relentless dedication, Stalin pledged to uphold the party's foundational ideals and secure its enduring political supremacy.