Karunanidhi ill after drug allergy, advised rest

The release came in the wake of DMK patriarch’s conspicuous absence at the all-party meeting on Cauvery held on Tuesday.
DMK president M Karunanidhi with M K Stalin | File Photo
DMK president M Karunanidhi with M K Stalin | File Photo

CHENNAI: The DMK president M Karunanidhi is indisposed following drug allergy and has been advised rest by doctors, the party headquarters said on Tuesday.“Karunanidhi is under rest for a few days since he is indisposed due to allergy caused by one of the medicines he has been taking regularly,” a party press release said.

It added that doctors had advised him rest for a few more days. The party advised visitors not to flock to his residence.

The release came in the wake of DMK patriarch’s conspicuous absence at the all-party meeting on Cauvery held on Tuesday. Informed sources said he had been remaining aloof at his Gopalapuram residence without giving audience to party men. 

Recently, the three candidates announced for the polls in Aravakurichi, Thanjavur and Thiruparankundram Assembly constituencies were sent away when they tried to seek his blessings, a custom party candidates 
followed  for long.

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