卡魯納的願景和思想將繼續塑造印度的旅程：總理

金奈8月18日電（通訊社）印度總理莫迪週日表示，泰米爾納德邦前首席部長、DMK族長M等領導人的願景與想法

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the vision and thoughts of leaders like former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK Patriarch M Karunanidhi will continue to shape the nation’s journey.

總理莫迪週日表示，前泰米爾納德邦首席部長和DMK族長卡魯納尼迪等領導人的願景和思想將繼續影響國家的發展歷程。

In a message on the occasion of Kalaignar (as Mr Karunanidhi was called) Centenary Commemorative coin release event, Mr Modi said it was heartening to learn about the organisation of Muthamizh Arignar Kalaignar Centenary Commemorative Coin release ceremony.

在卡萊尼亞爾（卡魯納尼迪先生被稱為）百年紀念幣發行活動之際的致辭中，莫迪先生表示，得知穆塔米日·阿利尼亞爾·卡萊尼亞爾·卡萊尼亞爾百年紀念幣發行儀式的組織情況令人振奮。

“This is an important occasion to commemorate the centenary of one of India’s most illustrious sons, Mr Karunanidhi,” Mr Modi said in his message, which was read out at the event by Union Minister of State for Finance Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad.

莫迪在賀詞中表示：「這是紀念印度最傑出的兒子之一卡魯納尼迪先生百年誕辰的重要場合。」該賀詞由印度聯邦財政部長巴格瓦特·基桑拉奧·卡拉德( Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad) 在活動中宣讀。

Hailing the late DMK leader as a towering figure in Indian politics, literature and society, the Prime Minister said Mr Karunanidhi was always passionate about the development of Tamil Nadu, as well as national progress.

總理稱讚已故 DMK 領導人是印度政治、文學和社會的傑出人物，並表示卡魯納尼迪先生始終對泰米爾納德邦的發展以及國家進步充滿熱情。

“As a political leader, Mr Karunanidhi left an indelible mark on our country’s history as a Chief Minister, who was elected by the people multiple times over the span of decades, underlining his deep understanding of society, policy and politics,” Mr Modi said.

莫迪表示：「作為一名政治領袖，卡魯納尼迪先生作為首席部長在我國歷史上留下了不可磨滅的印記，他在過去幾十年裡多次由人民選舉產生，突顯了他對社會、政策和政治的深刻理解。

The Prime Minister also recalled Mr Karunanidhi's contributions to the growth of the Dravidian Movement and highlighted his efforts to ensure social justice and equality.

總理也回顧了卡魯納尼迪先生對德拉威運動發展的貢獻，並強調了他為確保社會正義和平等所做的努力。

“Kalaignar's vision and thoughts will continue to shape our nation's journey. May this event serve as a fitting tribute to his legacy and inspire future generations,” Mr Modi added.

「卡萊尼亞的願景和思想將繼續塑造我們國家的旅程。願這一活動成為對他的遺產的適當致敬，並激勵子孫後代。

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi unveiled a 100-rupee commemorative coin to mark the birth centenary of Mr Karunanidhi at an event in Chennai.

當天早些時候，莫迪總理在欽奈舉行的活動中推出了一枚 100 盧比紀念幣，以紀念卡魯納尼迪先生誕辰一百週年。

The coin was released in the presence of Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin, Union Minister of State for Finance Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad and other dignitaries.

泰米爾納德邦州長 RN Ravi、首席部長 MK Stalin、聯邦財政部長 Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad 和其他政要在場發布了這枚硬幣。

Mr Karunanidhi, who passed away in 2018 at the age of 94, was a five-time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and a renowned poet, writer and orator.

卡魯納尼迪先生於 2018 年去世，享年 94 歲，曾五任泰米爾納德邦首席部長，也是一位著名詩人、作家和演說家。