Loved by the Tamilian people, Kalaignar strode the stage of Tamil politics, like a colossus, for over 6 decades. In… https://t.co/DAwkBnDjDf — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) 1533650425000

NEW DELHI: Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday condoled the demise of DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi and said he strode the stage of Tamil politics like a colossus for six decades.The Congress leader said in his passing India has lost a "great son"."Loved by the Tamilian people, Kalaignar strode the stage of Tamil politics, like a colossus, for over 6 decades. In his passing, India has lost a great son. My condolences to his family as also to the millions of Indians who grieve for their beloved leader tonight," he said on Twitter.DMK president M Karunanidhi died in Chennai today after prolonged illness, the hospital where the leader was admitted announced.The 94-year-old leader's end came at 6.10 pm.