AIADMK suspends party functions for a week

AIADMK suspends party functions for a week
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AIADMK Suspends Party Functions For A Week. AIADMK supremo and Chief Minister Jayalalaithaa today cancelled all her party programmes for a week as a mark of respect and to facilitate homage for former President A P J Abdul Kalam, who passed away yesterday.

Chennai: AIADMK supremo and Chief Minister Jayalalaithaa today cancelled all her party programmes for a week as a mark of respect and to facilitate homage for former President A P J Abdul Kalam, who passed away yesterday.

"All the programmes organised by the AIADMK stands postponed by a week so as to facilitate paying homage to Dr Kalam," Jayalalithaa said in a party release.

Paying glowing tributes, she said, "He was a celebrated son of Mother Tamil and his simple life and virtues were well known," she said.

He earned a place in history through his hard work, knowledge, ability and sacrifice, she added.

Meanwhile, DMK chief M Karunanidhi hailed Kalam as a man who never failed in his duties and conveyed his condolences to his family members.

Recalling a poem he had written in praise of Kalam, the DMK chief hailed the former President's great virtues, abilities and talent.

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