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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

Vijayan, Stalin open centenary event of anti-caste movement, talk of unity

April 02, 2023 3:41 am

Stalin said: “All have to work together at a time casteist and communal forces are trying to assert themselves. The Vaikom struggle is a beacon and, similar to the unity seen a century ago, all should work together.”

TN women’s panel chief visits Kalakshetra: 'Got 100 written complaints, 4 names'

April 01, 2023 7:32 am

Tamil Nadu State Women’s Commission chairperson AS Kumari also visited the campus Friday and spent at least five hours with students, listening to their complaints in private at the Kalakshetra auditorium.

As Tamil Nadu probes custodial torture by IPS officer, victims say pressure to retract

March 31, 2023 11:37 am

The alleged victims say they are being approached by officers to “settle” the matter through direct negotiations or via lawyers and relatives — a charge the district SP has rejected.

Amid Oppn unity talks, several non-BJP parties invited to DMK conclave on social justice

March 31, 2023 2:31 am

While the leader of a party attending the event said YSRCP had also been invited, Andhra's ruling party denied it and said it would not attend the event. The BJD also sidestepped questions about an invitation.

'Dahi, Thayir' row: After 'Hindi imposition' backlash, FSSAI revises notice on renaming curd packets

March 31, 2023 7:52 am

A January notification by the FSSAI had directed Food Business Operators (FBOs) to use the label “Dahi”, the Hindi word for curd, along with the local nomenclatures in brackets.

IPS officer Balveer Singh facing torture charges suspended, says Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin

March 29, 2023 4:52 pm

Balveer was already removed from his post as assistant superintendent of police of the Ambasamudram sub-division in the Tirunelveli district and put on a compulsory waitlist.

AIADMK opposes Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's remark on 'honour killing' accused

March 24, 2023 10:22 am

After Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami raised the issue of the murder that took place in Krishnagiri District and sought action, Stalin, quoting the police report, told the Assembly that Sankar, a person accused in the murder, was a local AIADMK functionary (branch secretary).

Tamil Nadu House passes Bill to ban online gambling

March 24, 2023 10:16 am

Chief Minister M K Stalin, who reintroduced the Bill, said that the state government has “the right to streamline, regulate, and protect” people living in its jurisdiction.

Arvind Subramanian writes: Centre, Tamil Nadu government must join hands to reap the wealth in the wind off TN coast

March 23, 2023 9:01 am

There is a win-win-win opportunity for Tamil Nadu economy, Sri Lanka’s energy needs, India’s green and foreign policy ambitions

#Politics | ‘Arrest me too, Stalin’: DMK faces Oppn fire over Twitter page admin’s arrest

March 22, 2023 10:14 pm

If posting a troll video deserves an arrest, the entire DMK IT wing should be behind bars as it is their full-time profession: Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai

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