Modi, Rahul greet Karunanidhi on his birthday
New Delhi, June 3 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Sunday greeted DMK chief M. Karunanidhi on his 95th birthday.
Modi tweeted that Karunanidhi, a former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, was a prolific writer, poet, thinker and orator.
"Best wishes to Kalaignar M. Karunanidhij... A prolific writer, poet, thinker and orator, Karunanidhiji is one of India's senior-most political leaders. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life," Modi said. Rahul Gandhi prayed for the health and happiness of the DMK leader.
"I would like to wish Karunanidhiji a very happy birthday! I pray for his good health and happiness, always," Gandhi tweeted.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also conveyed her good wishes. "Warmest birthday greetings to M. Karunanidhiji. I pray for your good health and happiness."
Karunanidhi was born on June 3, 1924, at Thirukuvalai, now in Nagapattinam district. He has never lost an election, having been elected to the state assembly 13 times since 1957. He was Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu five times.
He was elected from Tiruvarur in the 2016 Assembly polls.
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If somebody breaks into my house, they’re getting shot: Kamala Harris
Michigan: Kamala Harris participated in a star-studded rally hosted by Oprah Winfrey in Michigan, aiming to energise voters ahead of the crucial November 5 election. During the event, which featured appearances from Hollywood stars like Jennifer Lopez and Meryl Streep, Harris discussed key campaign issues, including abortion, the economy, and gun control.
In a light-hearted moment, she stated, “I'm a gun owner too; if somebody breaks into my house, they're getting shot,” before joking about the potential backlash from her staff. The rally was part of Harris's strategy to unify voters against the divisive politics represented by former President Donald Trump.
While Harris gained traction from a recent poll showing her leading in Pennsylvania, the race remains tight nationwide. Trump, in contrast, held a darker event where he criticised Jewish Americans for their voting patterns, suggesting that their support would be critical to his campaign.
As the election nears, both candidates are actively seeking support from key demographics, including unions and various community groups. Harris's campaign faces challenges, particularly in areas with significant Arab-American populations opposed to U.S. policies regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict.
