MK Stalin is the son of the late Indian politician M. Karunanidhi, the third Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for five different terms. Stalin has been the working president of the state party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry since 2017.
Biography/Wiki
MK Stalin was born on March 1, 1953 in Chennai (then Madras), Tamil Nadu, India. His original name was Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin. His father was Karu. Dayalu Ammal, the second wife of M. Karunanidhi. He was named after Soviet revolutionary and statesman Joseph Stalin, who died four days after his birth. He started his political journey at a very young age and was actively involved in many campaigns. During his political career, he experienced many struggles and faced many controversies. He had a deep relationship with his father and wrote a touching letter for him.
MK Stalin wrote a letter for his father M. Karunanidhi
family, caste and wife
He was born into a prestigious political family in the Isai Vellalar community, his father was the late Indian politician M. Karunanidhi and his father was the businesswoman Dayalul Amar (Dayalu Ammal). Stalin had three brothers, MK Muthu, who were actors, singers and politicians. MK Alagiri – politician; MK Tamilarasu – film producer. He also has two sisters: Selvi Geetha Kovilam and Kanimozhi (politician). He is an atheist and does not believe in any religion.
MK Stalin and his father M. Karunanidhi
MK Stalin and his mother Dayalu Ammal
MK Stalin and his brother MK Mutu
MK Stalin and his brother MK Alagiri
MK Stalin and his sister Kanimozhi
MK Stalin’s sister Selvi Gita Kovilam
On October 20, 1975, Stalin married Durga Stalin. After their marriage, his wife changed her name to Shanta, as Durga is the name of a Hindu goddess. They have a son Udhayanidhi Stalin (film producer and actor) and a daughter Senthamarai Stalin.
MK Stalin with his wife Durga Stalin, son Udhayanidhi Stalin, daughter Senthamarai Stalin and grandson
Profession
Stalin studied at Madras Christian College High School, Chennai, and graduated in History from Presidency College, Chennai. Although he came from a political family, he began campaigning in the 1967 elections at the age of just 14 years old. At the age of 20, he was elected as a member of the DMK General Committee, headed by his late father M. Karunanidhi. In 1984, Stalin contested the Assembly elections from Thousand Lights constituency in Tamil Nadu, but lost to AIADMK’s KA Krishnaswamy. In 1989, he was elected as Member of Parliament from Thousand Lights constituency in Tamil Nadu. Apart from being a politician, he also acted in some Tamil films Ore Raththam (1987) and Makkal Aanayittal (1988) and some television serials such as Kurinji Malar and Suriya. He also produced the film Nambikkai Natchathram (1978).
MK Stalin’s party – Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)
In 1996, Stalin became the city’s first directly elected mayor. He served as the 37th Mayor of Chennai from 1996 to 2002. In 2001, he was re-elected as the mayor of the city, but then Chief Minister Jayalalithaa enacted the Tamil Nadu Municipal Law (Amendment) Act in 2002. By law, one person cannot hold two elected positions in government. In 2003, he was appointed deputy secretary-general of DMK. From 2006 to 2011, he served as Minister of Municipal Administration and Rural Development. In 2009, he was elected as the treasurer of Dravida Munnetra Kazagam (DMK). In the same year, he won the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) election.
In 2009, his father’s health deteriorated due to spinal surgery, and Stalin served until 2011, when he was elected deputy chief minister of Tamil Nadu. In 2011 and 2016, he was elected as MLA in the Assembly elections from Korattur constituency. Tamil Nadu. Stalin was also appointed Secretary of the Youth Department, which has now become one of the largest political youth organizations in Tamil Nadu.
In the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, he won from Korattur; this was his third consecutive victory from Korattur. On May 7, 2021, he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
MK Stalin’s swearing-in ceremony
dispute
- In 1975, Stalin was imprisoned under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) for protesting against the Emergency.
- In the late 1980s, there were rumors that Doordarshan Kendra news reader Fathima (now an AIADMK member) had been kidnapped by him. However, she posted a brief audio message on WhatsApp on April 23 denying the 2018 incident. She said, “At that time, I was acting in the TV series Chithirapaavai. At that time, Doordarshan had a policy that news readers of its announcement could not broadcast news and performances in the serial at the same time. So, I did not watch the news.” She also Said, “During our night shift days, Doordarshan A taxi would be arranged to take us home. So there was no scope for this kidnapping. I had clarified this in an interview with Kumudham (Tamil magazine) at that time, so I want to set the record straight. , Stalin did not kidnap me.”
- In 2001, he was arrested and charged in connection with the Chennai flyover scam along with his father M. Karunanidhi, Murasoli Maran and TR Baalu.
- In 2015, Stalin along with his wife Durga and party cadres visited the Sri Sowmya Narayana Perumal Thirukovil temple in Thirukoshtiyur. Although the DMK is an atheist party, it has attracted controversy. However, he later clarified that he was only here to see the ancient sculptures in the temple.
- In 2016, he publicly blamed politician VK Sasikala for Jayalalithaa’s death.
- In 2018, at a wedding, he criticized Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy’s suggestion that the terms of the Cauvery Water Authority should be discussed in Parliament. “A day before taking office as chief minister of Karnataka, Kumaraswamy visited Srirangam and worshiped at a temple. At that time, he said that the people of the two countries will live as brothers and sisters,” he said. Reacting to the statement, Stalin said, “Kumraswamy needs the blessings of the Tamil Nadu God, but he cares about the livelihood of the Tamil people.”
- In June 2023, V. Senthil Balaji was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the cash-for-job controversy and Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi immediately disqualified Balaji from the Council of Ministers. However, Chief Minister Stalin later chose to retain Balaji as minister but without concurrent portfolio. While criticizing the Governor, Stalin claimed that he had no power to sack ministers and vowed to seek legal avenues to resolve the issue.
address
Stalin’s current residential address: 25/9, Chittaranjan Road, Cenotaph 2nd Street, Chennai-600018.
salary/net worth
Being an MLA from Tamil Nadu, his salary is Rs 1.05 Lakh + other allowances and his net worth is around Rs 6 Crore (2014).
favorite thing
Stalin was not a vegetarian and some of his favorite dishes were Chicken 65, Podi Dosais, Idli and Dosa.
fact
- In his spare time, Stalin liked to watch movies and listen to music.
- As in 2014, he owns two agricultural lands worth Rs 2 crore, one non-agricultural land worth Rs 110 crore and three residential buildings worth Rs 275 crore. He also had jewelery worth Rs 15 and Rs 63 in his bank.
- This is Stalin’s signature:
MK Stalin signature
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