DMK prez Karunanidhi pays homage to Ko Si Mani

Chennai: A day after former DMK minister Ko Si Mani died in Kumbakonam, party president M Karunanidhi on Saturday paid rich tributes to his late party colleague, recalling his ground work in the undivided Thanjavur district.
Karunanidhi, who is recuperating at a private hospital here following a drug-induced allergy, said when he was "hesitatingly informed" that Mani had passed away, he had wanted to go to Kumbakonam to pay his last respects."Mani was a friend, well-wisher and a minister. He closely worked with veteran Dravidian leaders E V R Periyar and C N Annadurai and was known for his love for Tamil language," Karunanidhi said in a statement.
Mani worked hard as a DMK grassroots level worker in Thanjavur and had greatly contributed for its growth in the region, Karunanidhi said.