Dr M Karunanidhi was a scientists' scientist: MS Swaminathan
MS Swaminathan, regarded as the father of India's Green Revolution, paid a tribute to late DMK chief saying "Dr M Karunanidhi was a scientists' scientist". Swaminathan noted the former CM's contributions to Tamil Nadu's development with universities like Anna University. Swaminathan also recalled when Karunanidhi granted him land in Chennai in 1989 for establishing a scientific institution.