| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin |
| Profession | Politician |
| Famous For | Being the son of M. Karunanidhi |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 173 cm in meters– 1.73 m in feet inches– 5’ 8” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 75 kg in pounds– 165 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Politics | |
| Political Party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) |
| Political Journey | 1967: At the age of 14, campaigned in the 1967 elections. 1973: Elected to the General Committee of DMK. 1984: Contested the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from the Thousand Lights constituency and lost to K.A. Krishnaswamy of AIADMK 1989: Contested the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from Thousand Lights constituency and won. 1991: Contested the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from the Thousand Lights constituency and again lost to K.A. Krishnaswamy of AIADMK. 1996: Contested the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from the Thousand Lights constituency and won. 1996-2002: Served as 37th Mayor of Chennai 2001: Contested the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from the Thousand Lights constituency and won. 2006: Contested the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from the Thousand Lights constituency and won. He also went on to become the Minister for Municipal Administration and Rural Development. 2008: Elected as Treasurer in DMK. 2009-2011: Servd as first Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. 2011: Contested the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from the Kolathur constituency and won. 2016: Contested 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 time consecutively. On 7 May, he took the oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 1 March 1953 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 70 Years |
| Birthplace | Madras, Madras State (now, Chennai, Tamil Nadu), India |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| School | Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School, Chennai |
| College/University | Presidency College, Chennai |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| Debut | Film (Actor): Ore Raththam (1988)
Film (Producer): Nambikkai Natchathram (1978) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste/Community | Isai Vellalar |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | 25/9,Chittaranjan Road, Cenotaph 2nd Street, Chennai-600018 |
| Hobbies | Watching Films, Listening to Music, Travelling |
| Controversies | • In 1975, he was jailed under MISA (Maintenance of Internal Security Act). • In 2001, his name appeared along with his father’s name in the Chennai Flyover Scam. • 6 charges were also framed against him related to Punishment for Defamation (IPC Section-500).• Row over V. Senthil Balaji’s removal as a minister: Following V. Senthil Balaji’s arrest by the ED in June 2023 amid criminal proceedings in an alleged cash-for-jobs scandal, Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi dismissed Senthil Balaji from the Council of Ministers with immediate effect; however, Chief Minister Stalin later retained him as a minister without portfolio, lashing out at the Governor, saying he does not have the right to dismiss the minister and that his government will proceed legally in the matter. [1]NDTV |
| Girls, Affairs, and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Marriage Date | 20 October 1975 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Durga Stalin |
| Children | Son– Udhayanidhi Stalin (Film Producer and Actor) Daughter– Senthamarai Stalin |
| Parents | Father– M. Karunanidhi Mother– Dayalu Ammal |
| Siblings | Brother(s)– M. K. Muthu (Actor, Singer, and Politician) M. K. Alagiri (Politician) M. K. Tamilarasu (Film Producer) Sister(s)– Selvi Kanimozhi (Politician) |
| Family Tree | |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Podi Dosais, Idli and Dosa, Chicken 65 |
| Style Quotient | |
| Assets/Properties (as in 2014) | Movable Bank Deposits: ₹63 Lacs Jewellery: ₹15 LacsImmovable Two plots of agricultural land worth ₹2 Crore One plot of non-agricultural land worth ₹11 Lacs Three residential buildings worth ₹2.75 Crore |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (as an MLA from Tamil Nadu) | Rs. 1.05 Lakh + Other Allowances |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs. 6 Crore (as in 2014) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About M. K. Stalin
- He came into the world as a member of a prominent political family in Madras, which is now known as Chennai.
- M. K. Stalin was given his name after Joseph Stalin, a Soviet revolutionary, who unfortunately passed away just four days after his birth.
- Stalin became involved in politics at a remarkably early age. At a mere 14 years old, he embarked on his first campaign for the DMK in the 1967 Polls. Demonstrating his proactive nature, M. K. Stalin actively participated in campaigning at the tender age of 14.
- M.K. Stalin caught the attention of the media for the first time when he was apprehended under MISA for his opposition to the Emergency enforced by the Indira Gandhi Government. M.K. Stalin has now been detained under MISA.
- Until the early 90s, Stalin was actively involved in the Tamil Film Industry as an actor and film producer.
- M.K. Stalin’s appointment as the Secretary of the Youth Wing led to its transformation into one of the biggest political youth organizations in Tamil Nadu.
- In 2009, he assumed the role of the initial Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, serving until 2011.
- The party leader, Karunanidhi, announced in 2013 that Stalin would be the party’s designated successor.
- After the demise of Jayalalithaa in 2016, Stalin openly pointed fingers at V. K. Sasikala, holding her responsible for Jayalalithaa’s passing.
- Following the death of his father on August 7, 2018, M. K. Stalin requested the burial of his father’s body at Marina Beach. The Madras High Court approved this request on August 8, 2018.
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