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After the Madras high court victory preparations for the burial have already begun at Marina Beach. Karunanidhi will be accorded a state funeral, but before that happens, the lakhs upon lakhs of DMK supporters will have to be allowed to first pay their respects. The distance between Rajaji Hall and Marina Beach is not more than 2 kilometres, but with the sea of people there, it could take hours.
Image: PM Modi pays his respects before the casket with Karunanidhi's body.