Allegation of DMK govt. denying Marina burial site for Kamaraj untrue: Thangam Thennarasu in T.N. Assembly
DMK leader Thangam Thennarasu refuted allegations in the Tamil Nadu Assembly that the late M. Karunanidhi had denied a burial site for Congress leader K. Kamaraj. He cited historical records to demonstrate that the government had actually facilitated the funeral arrangements.
Why it matters
This clarification addresses historical political narratives and aims to resolve long-standing disputes regarding the legacy of prominent Indian political figures.
Senior DMK leader and former Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Tuesday (September 1, 2026) told the Tamil Nadu Assembly there was no truth in the allegation that the DMK government led by late Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi had denied a burial site on the sands of the Marina for Congress leader K. Kamaraj and refused permission to construct a memorial.
Responding to Congress Legislative Party leader Tharahai Cuthbert , who made the allegation on Monday (August 31), Mr. Thennarasu recalled the speeches of former Congress leaders Rajaram Naidu and Pazha Nedumaran, saying the demand for allotting a place for Kamaraj’s burial was never raised by the Congress.
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