M.K. Stalin (Indian Politician) Age, Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	01/03/1953
Age	73 years
Birthplace	Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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15/06/2025

M.K. Stalin continued his tenure as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, overseeing major infrastructure and welfare projects. His administration focused on expanding the 'Singara Chennai' initiative and improving public education, maintaining the DMK's commitment to social justice and development.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin
Known As	M.K. Stalin
Description	Indian politician and leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party in Tamil Nadu. Serving as the 8th and current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu since 7 May 2021. Previously served as Mayor of Chennai (1996–2002) and First Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (2009–2011).

Educational Qualification(s)

Degree	Bachelor of Arts (Presidency College, Chennai)
Honorary Doctorate	Yes

Personal Life

Spouse	Durga Stalin (also known as Shanta)
Children	Karunanidhi Senthamarai Karunanidhi Stalin Senthamarai Stalin

Relationships & More

Political Party	Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)
Party Position	National President
Political Ideology	Dravidian movement, social justice, welfare of Tamil people

Family

Father	M. Karunanidhi
Mother	Dayalu Ammal
Siblings	Third son in the family

Career

Political Timeline	Year: 1967 Event: Started political career at age 14, campaigned for DMK Year: 1984 Event: Contested assembly election from Thousand Lights constituency, lost Year: 1989-1991 Event: Member of Tamil Nadu legislature Year: 1996-2002 Event: Mayor of Chennai (45th Mayor) Year: 2009-2011 Event: First Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Year: 2017 Event: Elected Working President of DMK Year: 2018 Event: Elected President of DMK after death of M. Karunanidhi Year: 2021 Event: Elected Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Year: 1973 Event: Chosen to serve on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's (DMK) General Committee Year: 1976 Event: Imprisoned under MISA during the Emergency for opposing it Year: 1989-1991 Event: Member of Tamil Nadu legislature from Thousand Lights constituency Year: 2021 Event: Elected MLA from Kolathur Assembly constituency and became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Year: 1966 Event: Started political career at age 13 by joining Youth DMK Year: 1967 Event: Campaigned for DMK in the general election, supporting his father M. Karunanidhi Year: 1973 Event: Chosen to serve on the DMK General Committee Year: 1976 Event: Imprisoned under MISA during the Emergency for opposing it; released on 23/01/1977 Year: 1980 Event: Founded the DMK Youth Wing in Madurai; became one of the five Youth Wing Secretaries Year: 1982 Event: Elected Coordinator of the DMK Youth Wing Year: 2018 Event: Elected President of DMK after the death of M. Karunanidhi Year: 2021 Event: Elected MLA from Kolathur Assembly constituency and became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 7 May 2021 Year: 2024 Event: Led DMK alliance to win all 39 seats in the Lok Sabha elections
Notable Achievements	Dubbed 'Father of the City' for development projects as Mayor Completed flyovers, bridges, school renovations Implemented Hogenakkal Jai Yojana and Singara Chennai initiatives Ranked 24th on India's Most Powerful Personalities list by The Indian Express in 2022 Led DMK alliance to win 38 of 39 seats in 2019 Lok Sabha elections Led DMK alliance to clean sweep all 39 seats in 2024 Lok Sabha elections Authored autobiography 'Ungalil Oruvan' (translated as 'One Among You')

Political Timeline

Year: 1967 Event: Started political career at age 14, campaigned for DMK
Year: 1984 Event: Contested assembly election from Thousand Lights constituency, lost
Year: 1989-1991 Event: Member of Tamil Nadu legislature
Year: 1996-2002 Event: Mayor of Chennai (45th Mayor)
Year: 2009-2011 Event: First Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Year: 2017 Event: Elected Working President of DMK
Year: 2018 Event: Elected President of DMK after death of M. Karunanidhi
Year: 2021 Event: Elected Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Year: 1973 Event: Chosen to serve on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's (DMK) General Committee
Year: 1976 Event: Imprisoned under MISA during the Emergency for opposing it
Year: 1989-1991 Event: Member of Tamil Nadu legislature from Thousand Lights constituency
Year: 2021 Event: Elected MLA from Kolathur Assembly constituency and became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Year: 1966 Event: Started political career at age 13 by joining Youth DMK
Year: 1967 Event: Campaigned for DMK in the general election, supporting his father M. Karunanidhi
Year: 1973 Event: Chosen to serve on the DMK General Committee
Year: 1976 Event: Imprisoned under MISA during the Emergency for opposing it; released on 23/01/1977
Year: 1980 Event: Founded the DMK Youth Wing in Madurai; became one of the five Youth Wing Secretaries
Year: 1982 Event: Elected Coordinator of the DMK Youth Wing
Year: 2018 Event: Elected President of DMK after the death of M. Karunanidhi
Year: 2021 Event: Elected MLA from Kolathur Assembly constituency and became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 7 May 2021
Year: 2024 Event: Led DMK alliance to win all 39 seats in the Lok Sabha elections

Notable Achievements

Dubbed 'Father of the City' for development projects as Mayor
Completed flyovers, bridges, school renovations
Implemented Hogenakkal Jai Yojana and Singara Chennai initiatives
Ranked 24th on India's Most Powerful Personalities list by The Indian Express in 2022
Led DMK alliance to win 38 of 39 seats in 2019 Lok Sabha elections
Led DMK alliance to clean sweep all 39 seats in 2024 Lok Sabha elections
Authored autobiography 'Ungalil Oruvan' (translated as 'One Among You')

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Imprisoned during the 1976 Emergency along with his father M. Karunanidhi
2. Released on 23/01/1977
3. His imprisonment profoundly influenced his advocacy for civil liberties and human rights
4. Before imprisonment, was primarily known as Karunanidhi's son
5. His autobiography 'Ungalil Oruvan' covers his first 23 years (1953-1976) and has been translated to English as 'One Among You'
6. Named after Soviet leader Joseph Stalin by his father
7. Acted in films including 'Ore Raththam' (1987) and 'Birds of Paradise ~ the Amar Seva Sangam Story' (2023)

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