Karunanidhi's heath witness major declines, next 24 hours critical; Kanimozhi meets people gathered outside Kauvery Hospital

DMK chief M. Karunanidhi's health has witnessed a massive decline on Monday, on which Kauvery Hospital officials, says 'maintaining his vital organ functions have become a challenge for them. The special team of doctors, who are treating them also added that the next 24 hours could be very crucial for him.

The 94-year-old Karunanidhi has been DMK president from last 50 years and now has been in ICU since July 28 when he was rushed following a dip in his blood pressure. “There has been a decline in the medical condition of M. Karunanidhi. Maintaining his vital organ functions continues to remain a challenge considering his age-related ailments,” said Kauvery's executive director Dr Aravindan Selvaraj in a bulletin released at 6.30 pm.

Since the DMK chief has been hospitalized all the senior party leaders, including his daughter Kanimozhi, his son and expelled DMK leader, MK Alagiri, have been visiting the ailing father on daily basis.

On Monday, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami visited Karunanidhi and briefed media about DMK leader’s health.

However, thousands of DMK supporters are standing outside the Kauvery hospital and praying for the better health of Karunanidhi. DMK leader and Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimozhi meets people gathered outside Chennai’s Kauvery Hospital where her father and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi is undergoing treatment.

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