Chennai: DMK General Secretary Anpazhakan passed away. He died at Appollo hospital, Chennai. He was admitted to the hospital due to breathing problems. He was not active in politics due to health issues.
Anpazhakan was a close friend of former Minister M Karunanidhi. He leads the party for 43 years as a general secretary. At least nine times he selected as party leader of DMK. He won in one election and MLA in nine times.
Anpazhakan was the founder leader of DMK. He service as Minister, finance minister, the opposition leader.