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MK Stalin

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  • Born 01 March 1953
  • Age 71
  • Birth Place Madras, Madras State, (now, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, ), India
  • Profession Politician
  • Political Party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
  • In Office Working President Of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 4 January 2017 - 28 August 2018, 17th Leader Of The Opposition Of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly 24 May 2016 - 6 May 2021, 1st Deputy Chief Minister Of Tamil Nadu 29 May 2009 - 15 May 2011, Treasurer Of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 27 December 2008 - 27 August 2018, Cabinet Minister Government Of Tamil Nadu 13 May 2006 - 15 May 2011, Deputy Gen.Secretary Of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 2 June 2003 - 26 December 2008, 45th Mayor Of Chennai 25 October 1996 - 6 September 2002, Youth Wing Secretary Of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 20 July 1982 - 6 July 2017
  • Residence 25/9, Chittaranjan Road, Alwarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

MK Stalin BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 08 Feb 2025
M.K. Stalin: A Political Legacy in the Making M.K. Stalin, born March 1, 1953, currently serves as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, a position he assumed in 2021. Son of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, Stalin's political journey reflects a steady ascent within the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). ...

MK Stalin PERSONAL LIFE

Father M. Karunanidhi
Mother Dayalu Ammal
Spouse Durga Stalin ​(1975), ​
Children Udhayanidhi, Senthamarai
Education Bachelor of Arts

POSITIONS HELD BY MK Stalin

Position Tenure
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu 7 May 2021 - Present
Deputy Chief Minister of Tamilnadu 29 May 2009 - 16 May 2011
Mayor of Chennai 25 October 1996 - 6 September 2002
Member of the 14th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly 16 May 2011 - 21 May 2016

MK STALIN NEWS

'No rest till Constitution is amended': Tamil Nadu CM Stalin says Governor cannot pause assent to a Bill

November 21, 2025 1:52 pm

On the Supreme Court’s advisory opinion, he stated that it will have no impact on the April 8, 2025 judgment in the case of State of Tamil Nadu vs Governor of Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin accuses Centre of 'revenge politics': What we know about Madurai, Coimbatore Metro proposals

November 19, 2025 12:56 pm

They attempted to stall the #Chennai Metro, and we overcame those malicious attempts and kept the project progressing. With the same determination, we will secure the Metro Rail that Madurai and Coimbatore need for their future growth," Stalin said

After Congress's Bihar loss, a message from ally Stalin: Clarity, welfare, and groundwork win elections

November 16, 2025 3:13 am

Congratulating Nitish Kumar on his ‘decisive victory’ and wishing him well in meeting the expectations of Bihar’s people, Stalin also lauded Tejashwi Yadav for his ‘tireless campaign’

How SIR rolled out in CM Stalin turf on Day One: knocks on doors, worry, rain

November 05, 2025 7:59 am

In ward 64 on Perumal Koil Street in Stalin’s Kolathur constituency, the BLO's 50-home target stalled at 32; DMK BLA gave company to her AIADMK counterpart in long walk

BJP trying to ‘win by deletion’: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin slams SIR, calls all-party meeting

October 28, 2025 9:12 pm

He said the future of the state would be decided in the 2026 Assembly election, casting it as a battle between the DMK, which he said ‘stands tall with its unique rule’, and ‘slaves bending before Delhi’.

Pinarayi, Stalin take hard line on SIR, target EC for ‘plot to disenfranchise voters’

October 28, 2025 8:20 pm

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin on the other hand accused the BJP of plotting to disenfranchise lakhs of voters through the SIR exercise while calling an all-party meet on November 2.

‘Agonising to see Tamil society engaging in internal conflict’: CM Stalin says will bring law against honour killings

December 10, 2025 12:00 pm

Commission chaired by retired High Court judge K N Basha has been tasked with submitting a report recommending legal and policy measures

Tamil Nadu fighting against fanatics, delimitation, NEET: Stalin's retort after Guv RN Ravi's jibe on DMK slogan

October 06, 2025 5:23 am

Responding to Ravi’s remarks, Stalin hit back in a detailed post on X in Tamil, listing what he said the state would continue to fight against — Hindi imposition, religious fanaticism, delimitation, NEET, and the Governor himself.

Evidence, timeline and warnings: After Vijay’s challenge to Stalin, Tamil Nadu govt responds to Karur stampede fact and fiction

October 01, 2025 7:09 am

Senior police and govt officials fielded to defend administration’s handling of tragedy soon after Vijay released a video accusing govt of targeting his party cadre.

Vivek Agnihotri condemns naming places, people after Taimur, Aurangzeb, Stalin: 'Not just talking about celebrities'

September 10, 2025 10:02 pm

Vivek Agnihotri recently took a dig at the practice of naming places and individuals after historical figures perceived to be tyrants.

MK STALIN PHOTOS

As rains, waterlogging bring Tamil Nadu to a halt, CM Stalin takes stock

November 14, 2022 2:25 pm

Heavy rainfall over the past few days battered Chennai and neighboring districts leading to inundation of various areas. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin Monday reached Cuddalore to inspect damages caused by the rain and provide relief measures to people.

Normal life disrupted as heavy rains continue to pound Tamil Nadu

November 27, 2021 9:44 pm

Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday inspected rain-affected areas and monitored initiatives to bail out water using heavy duty pumps.

M K Stalin becomes DMK president unopposed

August 28, 2018 2:12 pm

M K Stalin succeeded his father, M Karunanidhi, as president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Tuesday.

Election campaigns in full swing

March 28, 2014 6:03 pm

Candidates are seen campaigning in full swing ahead of Lok Sabha elections in their respective constituencies.

MK STALIN VIDEOS

DMK supporters react to Karunanidhi's death

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

The mood outside Kauvery hospital after news broke of the death of Kalaignar Karunanidhi.

Supreme Court stays Centre's notification allowing Jallikatu

January 12, 2016 12:01 pm

New Delhi, Jan12 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the Central Government's notification, which permitted the controversial sport 'Jallikattu' in Tamil Nadu. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader MK Stalin after the order, said that ruling by the apex court on Jallikattu has to be suitably responded by the Central Government and only it can take a decision on it. Jallikattu is a bull taming sport played in Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal day.

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