The Hindu : Karunanidhi signs plea for Vaiko release

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Tuesday, Dec 17, 2002

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Southern States - Tamil Nadu

Karunanidhi signs plea for Vaiko release

By Our Special Correspondent

CHENNAI Dec. 16. The MDMK commenced its signature campaign here today to drum up support for the release of its general secretary, Vaiko, arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.

Party leaders, led by the presidium chairman, L. Ganesan, met the DMK chief, M. Karunanidhi, who affixed the first signature. The senior DMK leader, Durai Murugan, also signed the appeal.

The MDMK said it would approach leaders of all like-minded parties and seek their signatures.

Mr. Karunanidhi later told the media that he was fulfilling his "democratic duty" by affixing his signature. He had gone to the Vellore prison to meet Mr. Vaiko, whom he considered his "younger brother.'' Asked whether there were chances of coordination between the two parties in future, Mr. Karunanidhi said it would be known in due course.

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