Leaders condole death of M Karunanidhi
Bengaluru, August 07: Leaders of the state including former prime minister HD Deve Gowda, Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy and others condoled the death of former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, M Karunanidhi.
In his condolence note, Deve Gowda said that “I have shocked to hear the news. The country has lost an able leader. I have a close relationship with Karunanidhi for the last five decades. Today, I have lost my elder brother. When I had become the prime minister, Karunanidhi played a major role. The entire country and personally, it is great loss. Let the god give the family members courage to bear the loss of a great leader”, he said.
Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said that when he was alive, he was a legend. Throughout his life, Karunanidhi had toiled for the development of Tamil Nadu. He had exhibited his statesmanship in strengthening and organizing a regional party. He had met him several times. Whenever he met him, Karunanidhi used to tell him about the importance of regional parties. The pro-people programmes introduced for the welfare of the backward and oppressed classes in Tamil Nadu, were replicated in several other states in the country. He had entered the politics through film industry and gave a strong voice for the voiceless through his unique political philosophy, which is a model to others, he said.
With the demise of Karunanidhi, the country has lost a charismatic personality in the politics and especially, Tamil Nadu has lost one of its top-most leaders, Kumaraswamy said.
BJP state president and former chief minister BS Yeddyurappa said that Karunanidhi who had worked as a social worker in very young age, had become the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for five times and it was a great achievement. Because of his leadership, he would remain in the hearts of people. “When I was the chief minister in Karnataka, he was also the CM in Tamil Nadu. I would not forget his cooperation in installing the bust of Sarvajna at Chennai. The response of Karunanidhi was commendable for improving the relationship of two states by installing Thiruvalluvar bust in the state”, he recalled.
No one would deny his contribution to Tamil Nadu. The people of TN would remember his contribution for ever. After Jayalalitha’s demise, the death of Karunanidhi has created a void in Tamil Nadu politics. He would understand the pain of the people of Tamil Nadu. But no one should take law into their hands and give way for untoward incidents, he appealed.
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NRI Kannadiga community should achieve greater accomplishments: Dr. Arathi Krishna
Bahrain: Dr. Arathi Krishna, Vice President of the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Forum, Government of Karnataka, participated as the Guest of Honour at the prestigious Global Women’s Economic Forum and Exhibition held on January 13, 2025 in Bahrain.
The international event, known for its pivotal role in empowering women entrepreneurs and professionals, provided a unique platform for showcasing business innovations and fostering leadership among women.
During the event, Dr. Krishna emphasized the significance of women’s contributions to entrepreneurship and technological advancements. She noted that the forum's dynamic workshops, panel discussions, and expert speeches offered specialized insights into innovative practices, financial management, and the adoption of new technologies. These knowledge-sharing opportunities are designed to support emerging women entrepreneurs, enabling them to thrive in a competitive global marketplace.
Highlighting the transformative power of such initiatives, Dr. Krishna remarked on the growing achievements of women entrepreneurs in traditionally male-dominated sectors. She acknowledged that the event not only celebrated success stories from across the globe but also inspired young women to pursue entrepreneurship and leadership roles. The participation of women-led businesses from diverse nations underscored the universal nature of entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.
Dr. Krishna also engaged in thoughtful discussions with successful women leaders and interacted with representatives of various Kannada associations in Bahrain. She reiterated her appeal to the global NRI Kannada community to strive for excellence and greater accomplishments in their respective fields.
