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M. K. Stalin

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Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu; President, DMK

Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin, son of the legendary M. Karunanidhi, is the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and President of the DMK. He served as Deputy CM and as Mayor of Chennai before assuming the party presidency in 2018 and leading DMK to power in 2021.

Born
1 March 1953
Age
73
Birthplace
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Education
Studied at Vivekananda College, Chennai

Political Career Timeline

1953

Born to M. Karunanidhi in Chennai

1989

Elected to Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for first time

1996

Appointed as Mayor of Chennai

2006 Dy. CM

Appointed as Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu

2011

DMK lost elections; became Leader of Opposition

2018

Became President of DMK after Karunanidhi's death

2021 CM TN

Won Tamil Nadu election; became Chief Minister

2024

DMK-led INDIA Alliance wins 39/39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu

Key Policies & Initiatives

Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (₹1000/month for women)
Naan Mudhalvan skill development scheme
Anti-NEET campaign for Tamil Nadu students
Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy
Free bus travel for women

Controversies & Scrutiny

These are publicly reported matters for research purposes. Not all controversies imply guilt. Sourced from public records.

2021

Controversy over Chennai floods management

2023

NEET issue – student suicides and state exemption demand

Positions Held

Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Government of Tamil Nadu
2021–present
President, DMK
DMK
2018–present
Deputy Chief Minister, Tamil Nadu
Government of Tamil Nadu
2006–2011
Mayor of Chennai
Greater Chennai Corporation
1996–2001

Declared Assets

~₹50 crore (declared)

As per latest election affidavit (ADR data)

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