Murasoli Selvam, the brother-in-law of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.Okay. Stalin and former editor of the DMK mouthpiece ‘Murasoli’, handed away on Thursday at his residence in Bengaluru. He was 84 years previous and was married to Stalin’s sister, Selvi. Selvam, a distinguished determine inside the DMK household, was the nephew of the late DMK patriarch and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, in addition to the youthful brother of the late Union Minister ‘Murasoli’ Maran.
Based on DMK leaders, Selvam breathed his final after finishing an article for ‘Murasoli’, below his pseudonym “Silandhi,” a apply by way of which he had addressed and clarified a number of ideological points for the celebration. Selvam’s passing marks the tip of a major chapter for the DMK, as he had been a key ideological supporter of the celebration for many years.
Expressing grief on the social media platform X, Chief Minister M.Okay. Stalin mentioned, “I misplaced the ideological pillar and the final shoulder I might lean on after the demise of Kalaignar.” Stalin’s heartfelt tribute highlighted the deep private and political connection Selvam had with the DMK and his function as a guiding power inside the celebration.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin tweets, “My expensive brother Mursoli Selvam, who has been my brother-guide since childhood, giving me recommendation on operational duties, presenting clear options in instances of disaster, and standing shoulder to shoulder in my progress with the organisation. After the… pic.twitter.com/3KNandPLjP
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Murasoli Selvam was identified for his sharp writings, particularly throughout essential durations of DMK’s political journey, together with the celebration’s temporary alliance with the BJP on the Centre. His articles have been instrumental in offering the celebration with ideological readability and protection. Moreover, he had additionally ventured into Tamil movie manufacturing.
Chennai Central MP and former Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran, Selvam’s nephew, additionally expressed shock and sorrow over his passing. Selvam had been residing in Bengaluru in his remaining days.