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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi turned 87 today. On the occasion, leaders of various political parties conveyed their greetings to him. After planting a sapling to mark the occasion, Karunanidhi paid homage at the memorials of his mentors, DMK founder C N Annadurai and rationalist leader E V R Periyar. He later cut a cake at his residence and was joined by family members including his sons, Deputy Chief Minister M K Stalin and Union Fertiliser Minister M K Alagiri. Karunanidhi is scheduled to meet party workers at DMK headquarters Anna Arivalayam later today. A Tamil film, Pen Singham, scripted by the DMK chief based on his old novel, will also be released today. The Chennai Corporation is likely to announce a new scheme for new born children to mark the occasion.

Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi turns 87