Balaraman, second DMK man to succumb to virus in Chennai

Chennai

Balaraman is the second leader after former Chennai (west) district secretary J Anbazhagan who died on June 10 to succumb to the infection.

Expressing shock at the demise of one of his frontline soldiers on the field in Chennai, DMK president MK Stalin said that Balaraman was one of the key functionaries, who had worked tremendously on field to ensure the victory of former party president Karunanidhi and general secretary Anbazhagan in Harbour constituency. Though he has died, his work and sacrifice would never be forgotten, Stalin remarked, in his condolence message released by the party headquarters on Sunday.

It may be recalled that Anbazhagan breathed his last at a private hospital in the city on June 10.

Stalin wishes speedy recovery to party MlA
Meanwhile, Stalin wished speedy recovery to his MLA from Kallakurichi, Vasantham Karthikeyan who has been hospitalised after he contracted coronavirus. In a message posted on his official Twitter handle, Stalin said, “Vasantham Karthikeyan who has been offering necessary support to the people without disruption during the lockdown is undergoing treatment for COVID-19. I am constantly in touch with him. He speaks enthusiastically. I wish him to recover fully and return to public service soon.”