Nirmala Sitharaman pays last tribute to ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth
Chennai: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman along with Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai reached the Island Ground to pay her last respects to late actor-turned-politician Vijayakanth, who died of illness at a city hospital on Thursday.
“PM Modi, after hearing the news of ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth’s demise and writing a note on Tried to assure that whoever visits his house is always fed and never goes hungry. He is a very self-reliant, honest and kind person and cannot see anyone suffering. He tried to ensure that The needs to be provided should be the same for all. I have seen this myself,” he said after paying floral tributes to the late actor.
Sitharaman highlighted Vijayakanth being philanthropic and making arrangements to serve his film crew the same quality food that he eats during shooting and breaking down “bias and discrimination” on the sets of his film.
“I have no words to express the demise of a person who supported people with his money. Even to Premlata Vijayakanth I told that I cannot express in words the demise of such an honest person. ‘Captain’ By what name was Vijayakanth known? He was the most humane leader in Tamil politics and had a huge fan following. Crores of people stood in queues to have his last glimpse regardless of rain or heat. Yesterday, I was told that lines 9- They were spread up to 10 kilometers long. This is a big loss for Tamil politics,” he said.
Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai also paid his last tribute to the DMDK founder and said, “A great man of Tamil Nadu. Who paved the way for life to be lived. Our hearts are unable to accept that the ‘Captain’ is gone.” , Born in an ordinary family, Vijayakanth achieved great heights in Tamil cinema and politics. Even though there were two big parties at that time, he was the person who inspired people to show love for the third party (DMDK). He was a complete politician.
Earlier, actor Rajinikanth reached the Island Ground and paid tribute to the DMDK founder.
Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder-leader and Narayanan Vijayraj Alagaraswami, popularly known as ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth in Chennai, passed away at 9 am on Thursday, December 28 at the age of 71 in a private hospital in Chennai. Died after ill health. Tested positive for COVID-19.
Vijayakanth’s mortal remains were brought to the Island Ground at Anna Salai on Friday morning and kept there for filmgoers, political personalities and the general public to have their last glimpse. His body will be taken from the site for the funeral ceremony after 1 pm. His funeral is expected to take place today at 4:30 pm.
