DMK supremo and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Dr. M Karunanidhi passed away at Kauvery Hospital in Alwarpet on Tuesday (7.08.2018) at around 6.10 PM.


Dr. Karunanidhi was admitted to the Kauvery hospital on the midnight of July 26, 2018, following urinary tract infection and drop in blood pressure. Karunanidhi recovered from the initial health scare and was advised to be hospitalized for a few more days.


On Monday, the 94-year-old veteran had a setback as the hospital announced that there is a decline in the health condition and the doctors are continuously working to improve his health. It was told that it was a challenge to maintain his vital organs function due to age-related elements. Doctors also said that the response to the medical intervention over the next 24 hours will determine the prognosis.


On Tuesday, Kauvery hospital released another major press note stating that Dr. Karunanidhi’s health condition is extremely critical and unstable.

 

 
At 6.40 PM, Kauvery hospital officially announced that the political legend passed away at 6.10 PM.