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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

T R B Rajaa sworn in as minister in Tamil Nadu Cabinet

May 11, 2023 12:19 pm

Rajaa, the new Industries minister, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor R N Ravi in the presence of CM Stalin at Raj Bhavan.

Tamil Nadu Cabinet reshuffle: Rajan replaced by Thennarasu as finance minister; new roles for other key figures

May 11, 2023 12:31 pm

Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, widely regarded as one of the best-performing finance ministers in the country, has been replaced by Thangam Thennarasu who previously held the Industries portfolio.

I am a huge fan of Dhoni, hope he will continue to play for CSK: M K Stalin

May 09, 2023 11:53 am

Stalin launched Tamil Nadu Champions Foundation (TNCF), formed to develop sporting infrastructure and identify talents across the state.

From vintage cars to antique film cameras, AVM Heritage Museum in Chennai offers a lot

May 08, 2023 3:14 pm

The museum also houses over 45 vintage classic cars and 20 bikes spanning from the 1910s to 2000s used by various artists and icons such as former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M G Ramachandran and S S Vasan, founder of Gemini Studios.

CM Stalin takes veiled swipe at Governor Ravi, lists 'Dravidian model' regime's achievements

May 06, 2023 6:05 pm

The CM's remark assume significance in the wake of Ravi's comment that the Dravidian model of governance is only a "political slogan" and a desperate bid to sustain an "expired ideology."

Stalin likely to rejig Cabinet soon, PTR may retain perch

May 04, 2023 6:10 am

A senior DMK leader says by restructuring his ministry, expected before May 20, Stalin would send a message that 'nobody should think they will be ministers forever'

Tamil Nadu withdraws Bill extending working hours, CM Stalin calls it a ‘courageous move’

May 02, 2023 3:32 am

In his May Day address at an event in Chennai, Chief Minister M K Stalin described the withdrawal as a “courageous move”, emphasising that the decision was taken after considering the concerns of trade unions and alliance partners.

Man posing as India's wheelchair cricket captain meets CM Stalin, Udhayanidhi

April 27, 2023 6:25 pm

According to sources, Y Vinoth Babu, who claimed to have led India to victory at a London tournament does not have even a valid passport

PTR audio clip row: AIADMK flags issue with Amit Shah, wants central probe into matter

April 27, 2023 1:31 pm

Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami told reporters in New Delhi that since the matter involved state Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan (PTR), "the issue cannot be ignored," and has to be probed since PTR insists that they are fabricated audio tapes.

Express View on Tamil Nadu labour laws: Be mindful of workers' concerns

April 27, 2023 12:37 am

Governments would do well to engage in conversations with all stakeholders as they seek to balance the interests of both capital and labour. Fears of workers need to be assuaged

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