M Karunanidhi, Supreme Court

Supreme Court dismisses challenge to construction of 134 feet 'Pen' statue in memory of M Karunanidhi in Tamil Nadu

The petitioner had opposed the construction of the Pen memorial citing environmental concerns and the livelihood of fishermen. However, the DMK-led government countered that it was a shadow fight instigated by the AIADMK

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02 Aug 2023, 5:25 am

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea moved against the Tamil Nadu government's decision to construct a 134 feet tall 'Pen' statue on Marina beach, Chennai in memory of late former Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader M Karunanidhi.

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Supreme Court of India

AIADMK

DMK

Justice SK Kaul

Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia

M Karunanidhi