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    598 : Muthuvel Karunanidhi: The Passing of the People’s Leader

    S Narayan

    14 August 2018

    Though the leader of a regional party, Muthuvel Karunanidhi, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, was a towering figure in national politics in India. His support for the poor and the disadvantaged classes, his ability to turn ideology into policy, and his capacity to make friends across parties were unparalleled. Karunanidhi will be sorely missed on India’s regional and national scenes.