M. K. Stalin

Introduction

The ninth Chief Minister of India and the current leader of Tamil Nadu is MK Stalin. Born into a family of past chief ministers, he has led the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party since August 28 August 28, 2018.

MK Stalin was born on March 1 March 1, 1953, in Madras, which was then a part of Madras State in India. He is currently 70 years old. Stalin is the third son of M. Karunanidhi, who was the second Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, the leader of the DMK party, and his wife, Dayalu Ammal. After Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, who died just four days after his son's birth, Karunanidhi named his son Stalin.

Stalin went to the Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School and then to Vivekananda College for pre-university studies. Later, he earned a degree in history from Presidency College, Chennai, which is affiliated with the University of Madras in 1973. If you're interested in learning more about MK Stalin's life and career, keep scrolling.

Profile

• Real Name: Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin
• Nick Name: Muthuvel
• Occupation: Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (Politician)
• Birth Date: March 1 March 1, 1953
• Place of Birth: Madras, Madras State, India
• Zodiac signs: Pisces
• Age: 70 years old
• Nationality: Indian
• Religion: Hinduism
• Ethnicity: Mixed
• Relationship Status: Married
• Net Worth: 9 crore to 10 crore (approx.)

Family

• Father Name: M. Karunanidhi
• Mother Name: Dayalu Ammal
• Sister Name: Kanimozhi and Selvi
• Brother Name: M. K. Muthu, M. K. Alagiri and M. K. Tamilarasu
• Wife Name: Durga Stalin
• Children Name: Senthamarai Stalin and Udhayanidhi Stalin

Physical Appearance

• Height: 5 feet 8 inches
• Weight: 75 kg

About MK Stalin Wife

Stalin married Durga on August 20 August 20, 1975, and they had two children. Their son, Udhayanidhi Stalin, is an actor and politician, and their daughter, Senthamarai Sabareesan, is an entrepreneur and educator.

Udhayanidhi is married to Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi, an Indian Tamil film director. In addition to his family, Stalin is also the principal of Sunshine Schools in Chennai.

Political Journey

• 1967: At 14 years old, he campaigned in the 1967 elections.
• 1973: He was elected to the General Committee of DMK.
• 1984: He ran in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from the Thousand Lights constituency and was defeated by K.A. Krishnaswamy of AIADMK.
• 1989: He ran in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from the Thousand Lights constituency and won.
• 1991: He ran in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from the Thousand Lights constituency and again lost to K.A. Krishnaswamy of AIADMK.
• 1996: He ran in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from the Thousand Lights constituency and won.
• 1996-2002: He served as the 37th Mayor of Chennai.
• 2001: He ran in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from the Thousand Lights constituency and won.
• 2006: He ran in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from the Thousand Lights constituency and won. He also became the Minister for Municipal Administration and Rural Development.
• 2008: He was elected as Treasurer in DMK.
• 2009: He served as the first Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
• 2011: He ran in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from the Kolathur constituency and won.
• 2016: He ran in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from the Kolathur constituency and won.
• 2021: In the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, he won from Kolathur for the third consecutive time. On May 7, he took the oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

MK Stalin Party

MK Stalin started his political career in 1973, following in his father's footsteps. After completing his bachelor's degree, he joined the DMK and steadily climbed the ranks. In 1976, he was imprisoned under MISA for resisting the Emergency. He became an MLA for the Thousand Lights constituency in 1989 and won the mayoral election in Chennai in 1996.

In 2009, he was appointed as the deputy chief minister while his father, M. Karunanidhi, served as the chief minister. When Karunanidhi fell ill in 2017, Stalin was designated as the acting president of the DMK and was elected as the president of the party in 2018. Throughout his career, he has remained a member of the DMK and has played a significant role in propelling the party to new levels of success.

Controversies

• In 1975, he was imprisoned under the MISA (Maintenance of Internal Security Act).
• In 2001, he was implicated in the Chennai Flyover Scam along with his father.
• He also faced 6 charges related to Punishment for Defamation (IPC Section-500).
  
• The controversy over V. Senthil Balaji's removal as a minister began when the E.D. arrested him in June 2023 amid criminal proceedings in an alleged cash-for-jobs scandal. Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi promptly dismissed Senthil Balaji from the Council of Ministers, but Chief Minister Stalin later reinstated him as a minister without portfolio. The Chief Minister criticized the Governor, stating that he does not have the authority to dismiss the minister and that his government will address the matter through legal means.

Unknown Facts

• M. K. Stalin was born into a prominent political family in Madras, now known as Chennai.
• He was named after Joseph Stalin, the Soviet revolutionary who passed away just four days after M. K. Stalin's birth.
• Stalin entered politics at a young age, campaigning for the DMK in the 1967 Polls at the age of 14.
• He gained media attention when he was arrested under MISA for protesting against the Emergency imposed by the Indira Gandhi Government.
• Before entering politics, Stalin was involved in the Tamil Film Industry as an actor and film producer until the early 90s. Upon his appointment as the Secretary of the Youth Wing, he grew it into one of the largest political youth organizations in Tamil Nadu.
• Stalin served as the first Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from 2009 to 2011. In 2013, party leader Karunanidhi declared him as the future heir of the party.
• After the death of Jayalalithaa in 2016, Stalin openly accused V. K. Sasikala of her death. Following the passing of his father on August 7, 2018, he successfully demanded the burial of his father's remains at Marina Beach, granted by the Madras High Court on August 8, 2018.

Awards and Accolades

• Stalin was honored with awards for his contributions to governance and community development, including an honorary doctorate from Anna University and the Kentucky Colonel Award, the highest recognition given by the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the United States, for his public service.
• He was appointed as Kentucky's Goodwill Ambassador, joining notable figures such as former U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Ronald Reagan, Nobel laureate Winston Churchill, and boxer Muhammad Ali.
• Under Stalin's leadership, the Government of Tamil Nadu received multiple awards, including the Special Award for Best State among the Largest States in India and the Diamond State Award for Best State in Civil Safety, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and Women's Development.
• The Panchayat Department of Tamil Nadu was ranked in the top five in India and received a cash prize of ₹86 lakh. In addition, the Tamil Nadu Rural Development Department was awarded the first prize of ₹1 crore cash from the Ministry of Panchayat Raj of the Central Government.
• In 2008, the Tamil Nadu Municipal Department was awarded the ISO-9000 International Certificate for its outstanding management. The Supreme Court also commended the Government of Tamil Nadu for effectively implementing the Mahatma Gandhi National Employment Guarantee Scheme.
• The Union Government recognized the effective implementation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in 2007-2008 and 2009-2010 by Cuddalore, Sivagangai, Dindigul, Nagapattinam, and Villupuram Districts.
• During Stalin's term as Minister of Rural and Local Administration, Tamil Nadu was awarded the highest number of Nirmal Gram Awards for exceptional sanitation efforts in the state's villages.

Election Results of M K Stalin

• In the year 2021, in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election for the MLA seat at Kolathur, he won.
• In the year 2016, during the Tamil Nadu Assembly election for the MLA seat at Kolathur, he won.
• In the year 2011, Tamil Nadu Assembly election for the MLA seat at Kolathur, he won.
• In the year 2006, during the Tamil Nadu Assembly election for the MLA seat at Thousand Lights, he won.
• In the year 2001, in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election for the MLA seat at Thousand Lights, he won.
• In the year 1996, in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election for the MLA seat at Thousand Lights, he won.
• In 1991, in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election for the MLA seat at Thousand Lights, he lost.
• In 1989, during the Tamil Nadu Assembly election for the MLA seat at Thousand Lights, he won.
• In the year 1984, in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election for the MLA seat at Thousand Lights, he lost.