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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

Avoid wearing black during graduation ceremony involving Governor Ravi, TN's Periyar University tells students

June 27, 2023 12:34 pm

Though the university claimed that the direction was based on a request by the Salem police, Commissioner B Vijayakumari said the department has issued no such instruction.

Oppn meet near, 'ill' Nitish cancels Tamil Nadu trip; Stalin seeks to dispel doubt: 'I will be in Patna'

June 21, 2023 7:40 am

Cong, JD(U) deny problems, attribute Nitish cancellation to health issues; Stalin is all praise for Bihar CM, says "he will light first lamp of democracy"

Will attend Nitish Kumar's meeting in Patna, says CM Stalin

June 20, 2023 7:29 pm

Speaking at an event, Stalin said he would attend the meeting as Kalaignar's (as Karunanidhi was affectionately addressed by his followers) Thalapathy (general) to save India's democracy.

Four killed and 81 injured as buses collide head-on in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore district

June 19, 2023 4:50 pm

The collision took place after the right tyre of one bus burst and the driver lost control of the vehicle.

Private bus owners request TN govt to allocate more parking space at Kilambakkam terminus

June 15, 2023 1:50 pm

The new bus terminus that is to be named after the late Tamil Nadu CM Kalaignar M Karunanidhi can accommodate 226 mofussil buses. It is likely to be inaugurated by the end of the month or in the first week of July.

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin meets Senthil Balaji, says DMK can't be cowed down by BJP's intimidation tactics

June 14, 2023 12:48 pm

MK Stalin said, not just him, but leaders across the country have condemned this act of the BJP as they know this is happening everywhere.

In swipe at Congress and DMK, Shah dubs them '2G, 3G, 4G' parties

June 11, 2023 10:30 pm

Claiming that the BJP will return to power with 300 seats in the 2024 LS polls, Shah pitched for 25 NDA parliamentarians from Tamil Nadu and said some among them could be cabinet ministers.

TN creating revolution in record paddy production: Stalin

June 09, 2023 10:17 pm

Asked about the Congress government in Karnataka resolving to build a dam at Mekedatu, the Chief Minister replied "We will firmly oppose the construction, toeing the line of former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi."

TN govt collaborates with Tata Technologies to provide Industry 4.O skilling to students, youth

June 09, 2023 3:08 pm

This initiative will enable the poor and rural students besides youth in the state to get training at low cost and become capable of meeting the expectations of the industries, the CM said in his address at the inaugural function.

Bus hits ambulance involved in rescue; 3 killed in Tamil Nadu

June 06, 2023 2:58 pm

Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed condolences and offered Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to those injured from the Public Relief Fund.

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