M.K stalin is tamil nadu super CM ( not deputy CM) by tamizharasan.k on 2009-07-21 21:27:40.098926+05:30 He konws all thinkings and he have very goods charactor.He will do good work for tamil nadu.After 2 years lot of changes is there in tamil nadu.

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tasmac shop near gowriwakkam sai baba temple by P.Lakshminarayana on 2009-06-28 12:17:39.008748+05:30 Dear sirTasmac liquor shop near saibaba temple of seethalakshmi street, gowriwakkam. please remove the liquor shop and keep the liquor shop in any other place .

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Family Party by Mort on 2009-06-01 10:22:45.108878+05:30 This is fantastic . The DMK has gifted a payhike for staff!DMK is the perfect FAMILY PARTY (sic).On the other hand Jayalalitha AIADMK had suspended the staff when they protested for better wages and working conditions.So many families were affected when their bread winners were suspended and future in suspense. Jayalalitha has no family and she fails to understand the people .

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After Mu. Ka. by Shankar on 2009-05-30 15:50:32.886213+05:30 In Ramayana Bhaath will Rule Ayodya with Ram's Sandals. In TN Stalin may want to keep the CM's Wheel Chair and Rule! But ones the Veteran breathes his last all those keeping quiet will show their true colour.

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wheel chair chief minister. by S Balasubramanian on 2009-05-30 11:55:05.720466+05:30 Despite ageing and physical tiredness, MK does not want to leave the CM kursi. He wants to be CM till his ......Leave alone dynasty politics and his accommodating each wife's offspring to different thrones, aged people still sticking to power is not at all acceptable.All political parties in India are terrorist and private limited parties where no one can raise his voice against leadership. They need only yes yes aadmi and any one questions in the name of democracy, they will be thrown out.Unless we have legislation fixing upper limit for politician and capping 2 times as in USA for any post, the tamasha will continue.Despite people voting in the name of caste in Tamil Nadu, the State is reeling under severe power cut and law and order is worst in Chennai. Robbery and murders are order of the day in Chennai. Still people tolerate and vote for them. What to do?Politicians won by money and muscle power have become Ministers in the name of democracy.

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Rotten dynastic rule by Rajan on 2009-05-30 11:44:00.052465+05:30 Not really rotten. Both are horrible dynasty. The rotten dynasty is the people who elect thses dynasty. It is result of the rotten mind of the people and do not blame MK or Gnadhi family for their success.

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the democratic joke by lsingh on 2009-05-30 10:59:39.608972+05:30 This is the biggest joke. Kapil Sibal must first look into reservations in Congress, DMK, National conference, shiv sena before venturing into the private institutions. There is no internal party democracy, seniority, merit etc.If the old man cant handle files let him resign. DMK is not his personal property. In the name of social justice he has done enough justice to his known family.The founders periyar, annadurai would be rolling in their graves.

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stalin made the deputy chief minister by T.S.gopalakrishnan on 2009-05-30 10:35:57.694651+05:30 Dear sirs, In Ramayanam the elder son Rama was sent outside Ayodhya to make the younger son Baratha to rule the country.Here the elder son was sent to Delhi to facilitate the younger son to rule the state.Whether we have belief or not in Ramayanam ,the immortal epic Ramayanam is replaying in our lives somewhere or in some form. Doodu chennai 30 th may

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Hail the Nidhi dynasty by YASMIN on 2009-05-30 10:17:02.021857+05:30 No sir, Karunanidhi in consultation with the senior leaders of the DMK and on their strong recommendations appointed Stalin ( better renamed Stalinidhi)as the DyCM. Doesn't he have a grandson by name Mao or Marx (Maonidhi/Marxnidhi)?Great is our Indian version of democracy!!

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Saamanyan!(Common man,poor man) by S.V.Ramanan on 2009-05-30 08:21:52.881456+05:30 Azhagiri-Eldest son -Centre Cabinet-Thru Second wifeStalin -Second son-State DyCM-Thru Second wife.Dayanidhi Maran-Grand Nephnew.Centre Cabinet-Sister's Grand son.KaniMozhi-Daughter through Companion(!).Important Post in Party.( could not be accommadated because Cabinet berths unavailable-however her mother's recommendation for other Centre ministrial berts given)Excellent Democracy!Assets of Sun TV Group is over 1500 Crores.See assets of others, Karuna's Trust and Kalaignar TV apart from Family assets under various names.Yeoman Public service!'People do not respect me because I am a Sudra'-Karuna.I would like to be a Sudra like Karuna.

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What Next by Siva on 2009-05-30 06:27:52.571162+05:30 What next? Governership for his wife and Ambassadorship for his misteress?

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Wonderful News by Sumit on 2009-05-30 04:09:43.270903+05:30 This is wonderful news . Tamilnadu and India will be benefitted. M.K.Stalin is an able administrator and hard working worthy politician.

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A modern Stalin by Hero Vaz on 2009-05-30 03:47:31.937335+05:30 A Stalin in Tamil Nad!! And he is not a Communist!!! He has to be a 'fake'. Otherwise, Karat, Yechuri

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Stalin of India by Ven Psarthy on 2009-05-30 03:22:04.133238+05:30 I guess it would be inappropriate to speak about the doings on in the Tamil Nadu cabinet.,One should, as a matter of etiquette, should not comment about 'family matters'.By the way when is Smt. Kanimozhi being inducted? Ven Psarthy

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STALIN THE SUCCESSOR by vishwachethan. on 2009-05-30 01:30:05.90293+05:30 Stalin is the right person to take the post of DCM of Tamilnadu. it was very happy to see him with Rahul gandhi on the oath ceremony. and i hope he will become the CM of TN very soon and he will do the needful for the Nation as well by giving his party support to Rahul Gandhi.

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The Land of the Kings by Gourav on 2009-05-30 00:15:02.533312+05:30 India the land of Gandhis, Abdullas, Dutts, Yadavs, Lals, Badals, Pilots, Scindhias,Patnaiks, NTRs, MGRs, Pawars, Thackreys ... Indians love their Kings and honestly deserve to be ruled. No we are not slaves but old habits die hard so Long Live the dynasties. Let us pledge to serve our leaders with blood and sweat and ignorence of our future generations.

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Stalin Dy CM in Tamil Nadu. by vedanarayanan Andanallur on 2009-05-29 20:23:43.141835+05:30 Karunanidhi was close to Arignar Anna Dhurai and rightly succeeded him as CM of Tamil Nadu.Similarly when so many seniors of Anna durai er are still with him elevating Stalin clearly shows how selfish he is.Complaining and fooling repeatedly the uneducated massesabout the domination and attrocities (once upon a time) of Brahmins against Non Brahmins, what is this now,,,,Sons of all wives, daughter, nephew...only grand children are left.He could have nominated Azhagiri as Dy Prime Minister !and Kani Mozhi as President.

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Family run democracy by Danesh on 2009-05-29 19:54:39.195934+05:30 It is shame for Indian democracy that most political parties run as Private limited as inherited property of their parents. But we people are foolish that we are supporting and casting our valuable votes to these Private limited parties. India wakes up and abolishes Pvt. Parties.....

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Who says there are no kings ... by Suresh B. Gokhale on 2009-05-29 19:24:39.763938+05:30 Who says there are no Kings, Queens and their kingdoms in India. They are still alive and the example is Tamilnadu and Delhi. King Karunanidi is in Tamilnadu and Queen Sonia in Delhi.What type of democracy we are having in our country? Let God save this country from these kings and queens.

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Opportunity never come always. by SENTHIL KUMAR on 2009-05-29 17:38:36.563334+05:30 Hon'nle Dy. CM Stalin has worked very hard for the recent election for the victory of DMK ,congress and VCK. Hedeserves for the post in the Govt. The Finance Minister haspaved the way to Mr. Stalin for the post. Wishing him all success for the benefit of Tamilnadu People.

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Rotten dynastic rule by Hero Vaz on 2009-05-29 17:33:26.492916+05:30 This rotten MK family is worse than the Gandhi family.

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THIS MOVE WAS LONG EXPECTED by Anand on 2009-05-29 17:32:18.418515+05:30 Although his dynastic leanings has made the job easy for Stalin to work his way through the top, yet it cannot be disputed that Stalin is a very hard worker who put in his developmental efforts on the ground and really cares for the masses. His calibre was evident when he was the Mayor in Chennai. It was during his tenure that Chennai built a record 23 Fly overs within a matter of two years which must be classified as a record of sorts. This move of Karunanidhi elevating Stalin was expected long back only to fructify now. Infact it would be good if Karunanidhi retires from active politics and hand over the reins to Stalin when he is very much alive as it will enable a smooth changeover putting in the backburner the inner party rivalry.

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LKA artist by Aruna Chatterjee on 2009-05-29 17:22:21.344658+05:30 This may sound frivolous, but if I had been named Stalin ( OK Stalinskaya? ) by my parents, I would have had my name changed by deed poll ASAP. I remember the first interview that Buddhadeb Bhattacharya gave ( NDTV ? ) when asked why he admired Stalin so much, spluttered

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DMK Party by MOHAN DADDIKAR on 2009-05-29 17:16:02.316359+05:30 In India, most of the political parties are nothing but Private Ltd.Co.s So it is not surprising that Karunanidhi has handed over the charge to his son, Stalin. The memebers elected on that party ticket are only third-rate persons who cannot get elected on their own merit.So they meekly endorse all the dccisions of the Boss without any independent application of mind. India is still a feudal state even after sixty years of independence. Show me one British PM who has appointed his son or daughter as his heir to his political party. Democracy in India is only a farce. Lallu, Mulayam, Paswan ara other political leaders who have their private political outfits. Only In India, Rabadi Devi can jump from the kithcn to the post of CM of Bihar, a major state of India.

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Karunadihi is talented by Raja on 2009-05-29 17:13:52.07221+05:30 Whether father rules or his grand son rules.. people has to think wt he has done to them..Tamil nadu people have accepted them.. Its all done my people, not by karuna..May be he has done more then others.. ???? But the fact is Karunanidhi is talented but dont know y he has not used his talent to save Lankan tamilans.

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Dy CM by mano on 2009-05-29 17:11:22.946043+05:30 It's a right choice.

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Kings in the name of democracy by g v ramachandra on 2009-05-29 17:11:10.687121+05:30 The new kings of the Independent India are following our old tradiations, by appointing their sons as heirapparent. After Punjab,it is the turn of Tamilnadu, to appoint the son of CM as DyCM. The reason given by the CM is his ill health and age. Why can't he take Vanaprasthashram, by appointing his son as CM? Are the other senior leaders of the party are incapable to hold the post of CM?

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Kingdom by Ashu on 2009-05-29 16:36:28.813667+05:30 This is very good. Family culture is doing good in India. Good sighn of healthy democarcy. There is no need of electroal system. Wastage of money only. We should go back to Kingdom system instead which is much cheaper.Well Done Mr. Karuna, Wish you good luck Stalin, May God makes your childrens CM and PM.

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stone age by thilak on 2009-05-29 16:33:44.301482+05:30 We are going back to the stone age when kings had their son as successor. We should be ashamed that there is no one in the whole state who is capable of ruling the state, and just relying on these current kings to produce future kings. Where are we going?

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Congratulations Stalin by KUMAR on 2009-05-29 16:24:48.266329+05:30 Congratulations to M.K Stalin on being appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister Hard Work, Sincierity, Patience paid off and now being rewarded. GOOD LUCK TO HIM AND MAY GOD BLESS HIM.

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Karuna has Karuna only for his family by O P Sindhu on 2009-05-29 16:13:01.395361+05:30 What a family man Mr Karuna who does not care beyond his family and relativesGreat going, do you have any family member still not a minister, expand the cabinet

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Heir Apparant by C.Swami on 2009-05-29 16:08:24.149475+05:30 So the Prince has been crowned as Ilayaraja. In yhe same manner others like all Nidhis, Vizis, Mozis, Dayalu Ammal, Rasathi ammal will get their chances soon. Vazga Thamizagam,Valarga Kalaignarin Varisugal.

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STALIN AND POST OF DEPUTY C.M. by KRISHNAN.S on 2009-05-29 16:00:34.203661+05:30 Now that Stalin has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu following appointment of Azhagiri as union minister you can expect good things for Tamil Nadu as Karunanidhi can shift his focus from family to state.Probably he will be more comfortable if he finds a suitable post/assignment for Kanimozhi.She is too young to be appointed as a governor.

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Mooka is great by Kannan on 2009-05-29 15:57:51.512533+05:30 There is nothing wrong in the decision of Mooka. When Rahul is called yuvaraj and the dummy and puppet PM holding his chair warm for yuvaraj, then why not Mooka? After all, Mooka is cleverer than a fox. Indian herd and the spineless English media should know that he befriended both Sonia and the gang who made Sonia a widow. Mooka and his gang attacked Indira in 1980s when she visited Madras. Yet Sonia desparately needs him to coronate yuvaraj. Mooka and his gang swindled crores and crores of Indian tax payers' money. Yet, the so called honest and straight forward, great economist PM needs Mooka and his bunch of MPs. This is nothing but drainage politics.

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Stalin finally made it! by R. Bhakther Solomon on 2009-05-29 15:52:38.481962+05:30 Well done Stalin - It is a great news to the DMK party cadres that Stalin has become the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. A long yearning wish of Stalin came to reality. He has patiently waited for this reward. He was one of the victims of emergency in the State and was very severely beaten up in the jail. From the release till now, he has been striving very hard in the party to win the elections. Though in his younger days people had complained about his high-handed behaviors, from the day, he became the Chennai Mayor and then inducted into the ministry, he conducts himself in a very meticulous manner. In the recent election, he on behalf of the party leader shouldered the full responsibility and went to all the constituencies in Tamil Nadu for canvassing. But for his efforts the party / alliance would not have won many seats. He deserves to be the Chief Minister of the State. All the new entrants to the party from the family – Kanimozhi, Alagri and Maran and got something.

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Family Rule by P V N Rao on 2009-05-29 15:50:41.586539+05:30 It is really a sad state of affairs. When people across the country were demanding why only one family should have the monopoly to govern the country I wonder what they may say regarding the states. In the past when India was ruled by small and big kings it was considered okay for the sons of the kings to rule the kingdoms. Now the politcal kings ensure that their siblings take charge as soon as the mother or father wishes to step donw the post.

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Karuna by Peter on 2009-05-29 15:34:07.030122+05:30 Stalin, Lenin, Marx,Putin, how many children Karuna has?

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Expected by ravie on 2009-05-29 15:30:44.991414+05:30 Ofcourse, this is an expected move from DMK when it has positioned its family members in the cabinet berths comfortably.A few days back,this move was also discussed and shared in this column by one of the gentlemen....who was very sure and had predicted this...congrats kudos...!

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