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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

Tamil Nadu signs investment MoUs worth Rs 2,666 crore in Chicago

September 11, 2024 5:34 am

The agreements, including investments from Jabil Inc. and Rockwell Automation, are projected to bring in Rs 2,666 crore and create over 5,300 jobs in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruchi and Kancheepuram districts.

At DMK event, a Rajinikanth jibe about 'old students' – and a riposte

August 27, 2024 8:00 am

While the remark left the gathering in splits – Stalin was seen breaking into uncontrollable laughter on stage – it also drew a sharp and playful response from veteran DMK leader and minister Duraimurugan.

Priority to promote Tamil culture: CM Stalin opens Lord Murugan Conference

August 29, 2024 9:40 pm

The two-day conference was held in Palani, a temple town known for one of the six major Murugan temples in the state

Stalin lashes out at Centre, calls union budget a 'revenge' against country

July 27, 2024 9:28 am

Explaining his decision to boycott the Niti Aayog meeting scheduled in New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, Stalin said he was 'compelled' to speak in the people's forum, seeking justice due to the "discriminatory attitude" towards Tamil Nadu reflected in the budget.

Four arrested after NTK functionary hacked to death in Madurai

July 16, 2024 10:39 pm

Police say preliminary probe suggests there was no political motive behind the killing of 48-year-old C Balasubramanian

TN CM launches expansion of breakfast scheme to govt aided schools

July 15, 2024 10:34 am

The scheme's expansion also marks the birth anniversary of late Chief Minister K Kamaraj, which is observed as 'Kalvi Valarchi Naal,' (Education Development Day) by the state government.

Centre dismisses Stalin's charges of neglecting Tamil Nadu, says hiked funding in many schemes

July 12, 2024 11:02 pm

Under the PM Awas Yojana, the Centre has released Rs 20,000 crore for the construction of more than 15 Lakh houses in Tamil Nadu in the last 10 years, the sources said.

Take all steps for release of Indian fishermen from Sri Lanka, Stalin urges Centre

June 19, 2024 10:16 pm

Four fishermen, who set out from the Kottaipattinam fishing harbour in Pudukottai district were apprehended by the Lankan Navy on Tuesday, he said.

Halt check dam project across Silanthi river, Stalin tells Pinarayi Vijayan

May 23, 2024 10:46 pm

The check dam aims to provide drinking water to the Vattavadi gram panchayat.

Decode Politics: As Tamil Nadu votes in LS polls Phase 1, why it is a litmus test for BJP

April 19, 2024 11:04 pm

Federalism a big talking point during campaigning in Tamil Nadu; unemployment, welfarism find resonance in other parts of India

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