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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

'A scared dictator wants to create a dead democracy': Leaders across party lines condemn Arvind Kejriwal's arrest

March 21, 2024 11:14 pm

Arvind Kejriwal arrest: "All opposition leaders who defected and joined the BJP are protected and patronised. They are the ‘Satya Harishchandras’! These arrests will only cement people’s desire to defeat BJP, defend democracy and Indian Constitution," Yechury said on X.

CAA to Art 370, DMK makes promises on behalf of 'an INDIA govt' in manifesto

April 01, 2024 9:02 am

Releases names for 21 seats it is contesting in TN, 11 new faces among them

What central projects have we stalled, TN CM Stalin asks, responding to PM's allegations

February 29, 2024 6:52 pm

The DMK also opposed the New Education Policy and the erstwhile three farm laws, he said, adding that the party had been forthright about its opposition on the two issues.

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin inaugurates renovated memorial for Annadurai, new memorial for Karunanidhi

February 27, 2024 10:23 am

An underground state-of-the-art digital museum, touchscreen displays, a library and selfie points are some of the highlights of the new M Karunanidhi memorial built in Chennai at a cost of Rs 39 crore.

Back in Stalin's good books, PTR has last laugh months after 'demotion': 'Transformed IT sector'

February 25, 2024 7:49 am

Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan was shifted from Finance to IT following release of purported audio clips by Annamalai in which he allegedly castigated DMK first family

‘Won’t be cowed by such childish behaviour’: TN CM Stalin slams Governor RN Ravi for refusing to read prepared speech

February 19, 2024 8:07 am

MK Stalin also alleged the state is yet to receive the relief funds from the Union government for the floods Tamil Nadu encountered last year.

‘Grave threat’: Stalin voices support for Kerala in Supreme Court battle against Centre's fiscal control

February 06, 2024 9:38 pm

Criticising the Centre’s alleged restrictive approach towards state finances, Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin highlighted the need for collective action among progressive state governments.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin meets tennis star Novak Djokovic en route to Spain

February 01, 2024 7:57 am

The Tamil Nadu CM is currently on an eight-day trip to Spain to attract new investments for the state alongside Minister for Industries TRB Rajaa and other senior officials.

On call with police officer to seek protection, Tamil TV reporter gets assaulted by gang of assailants in TN’s Tiruppur district

January 29, 2024 9:02 am

Journalists in Chennai and Coimbatore protest assault on TV reporter. Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin promises strict action against assailants, transfers errant police officer and announces cash aid for journalist.

Why the Tamil Nadu CM and Governor's posts on Thiruvalluvar Day sparked a row, again

January 16, 2024 5:57 pm

CM Stalin's post showed the poet in white robes, while Governor RN Ravi shared a depiction of Thiruvalluvar in saffron robes. This is not the first time the issue has divided political figures in Tamil Nadu. Here’s why.

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