The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) patriarch M Karunanidh’s run-in with his ailment draws politicians from across the spectrum including, his acerbic of critics, wish him a speedy recovery.

“Kalaignar M Karunanidhi is a born fighter. I am sure he will fight back and return fast to good health. Wish him a speedy recovery,” tweeted Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.

The nonagenarian leader would remain in hospital under the observation of a panel of doctors for few days, said DMK MP TKS Elangovan. His blood pressure has been stabilized, Elangovan maintained.

Karunanidhi’s daughter Kanimozhi said her father is better now.

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, rebel leader of the AIADMK, TTV Dinakaran, music maestro Ilayaraja among others visited Kauvery Hospital to enquire about his health.

Chief minister Edappadi K.Palaniswamy announced that the government is willing to extend all medical help to Karunanidhi if it is sought by the family.

S.Gurumurthy, editor of Thuglak magazine remarked that Karunanidhi should get well soon and return home. For Tamil Nadu His leadership continue. He recalled that not only politics Karunanidhi has brought pride to the state in every sphere of social life. 

M.K.Stalin on the occasion of his father's 50th year as president of the party on July 27 urged the cadres to follow in footsteps of 'Kalaignar' who, Stalin noted, overcame so many flash floods,innumerable treachery, overwhelming crises and defeats that heaved him down abyss but, in spite of all that savored astonishing victories.