The last rites of late Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam chief and actor Vijayakanth will be held with full state honours at the party office in Tamil Nadu's Koyambedu on December 28, the party informed through a statement on Thursday.
Expressing his grief over the demise of DMDK founder-leader and actor Vijayakanth, Governor of Tamil Nadu RN Ravi said that his outstanding contributions to cinema, politics, and service to society will forever be remembered.
"The news of the demise of dear friend and National Progressive Dravidian Association President, Captain Vijayakanth has caused great shock and pain," CM Stalin said.
Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder-leader and actor Vijayakanth passed away in Chennai aged 71 after testing positive for Covid-19 on Thursday.
A bus and a dumper collided in Guna. The bus overturned and caught fire. The fire has been brought under control," Vijay Kumar Khatri, Superintendent of Police (Guna) said.
As the country is preparing for the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Sam Pitroda has raised the question, stating, "Is Ram Mandir the real issue or unemployment and inflation?"