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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

Beyond anti-incumbency, DMK loss a vote against dynasty politics

May 05, 2026 3:51 am

Stalin waited decades to inherit authority. Vijay needed one election to show how fragile inherited authority had become

Stalin’s Statecraft: The Thalapathy who turned legacy into political authority

April 22, 2026 7:15 am

He may have inherited his politics from his father M Karunanidhi, but the road to the CM chair had to be earned. As Tamil Nadu votes on April 23, Arun Janardhanan on M K Stalin, the man who turned his inheritance into authority, and is now one of the strongest voices on federalism.

On last day of Tamil Nadu polls campaign, Kejriwal slams BJP, says state rejects divisive politics

April 21, 2026 2:54 pm

Backing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal urged voters to support continuity

Delimitation row fuels DMK's final push against AIADMK, Vijay in race against time

April 18, 2026 6:31 am

The row does not seem to have become a major talking point among people so far on the poll eve despite CM Stalin’s tough talk and call for street protests

Black flags, burning ‘Bills’: Why Stalin casts delimitation protest as reigniting ‘flames of resistance’ in Tamil Nadu

April 17, 2026 3:43 am

At campaign stop ahead of upcoming Assembly elections, Chief Minister turns up heat on Centre as Parliament convenes for special session.

Parliament Special Session Live Updates: 'Very unfortunate… you have lost an opportunity', says Kiren Rijiju as women's quota Bill fails

April 17, 2026 8:20 pm

Parliament Special Session Today News Live Updates: Parliament special sitting live updates track key bills including delimitation and women’s reservation.

Government plan: 50% more Lok Sabha seats for each state, South share unchanged

April 16, 2026 9:32 am

Delimitation exercise to demarcate constituencies based on 2011 Census, LS seats for all states to go up 50%

Stalin interview: ‘Vajpayee froze delimitation to preserve balance until the country evolved more evenly. Why abandon that wisdom now?’

April 16, 2026 10:14 am

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister says women’s reservation ‘cannot be made conditional on uncertain processes like delimitation or delayed Census timelines’, asserts that ‘linking the two risks pushing a long-overdue reform into the indefinite future’

Delimitation divide: Stalin, Revanth raise alarm, TDP backs Centre

April 15, 2026 5:48 am

BJP ally TDP, which is in power in Andhra Pradesh, however, said the government’s moves were along the lines discussed with Opposition floor leaders and that seats across states would be increased by 50% on a pro rata basis.

Delhi Confidential: Birthday Bonding

March 02, 2026 3:23 am

Rahul Gandhi on Sunday extended birthday wishes to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin. “Wishing a very happy birthday to... Thiru@mkstalin. May you have good health, strength, and a long life of dedicated service to the people of Tamil Nadu,” the Congress leader posted on X.

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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