At a time when Indian democracy is facing very tough challenges, the book ‘Oru Manidhan Oru Iyakkam Kalaignar Mu. Karunanidhi’, published by Frontline, a publication of The Hindu group, will serve as a guide and a tool for the next generation to know about how one person could become a movement, bring about changes in a democracy and make Indian politics look at him in awe, DMK president M.K. Stalin said.
The book was launched by K. Veeramani, president, Dravidar Kazhagam, who handed over the first copy to R.S. Bharathi, organising secretary, DMK, on Tuesday. Sending his wishes through a statement, Mr. Stalin said the book was being launched one day before the late DMK leader’s first death anniversary. It “brings out Kalaignar’s achievements, work and multi-faceted personality”.
Mr. Veeramani said the book was in a sense a historical work detailing Karunanidhi’s life. “He was a person who stood for the State’s autonomy. This is not just a book but a weapon given by Kalaignar for State’s autonomy, a weapon of knowledge,” he said.
Recalling his association with Karunanidhi, Mr. Veeramani said, “The book’s name itself is a message for youngsters. Don’t doubt whether being one person you can achieve anything. Periyar, Karunanidhi, Anna were all just separate individuals, but each of them became a movement. Each of you might be one person, but each one of you is a movement,” he said.