Last Updated on May 4, 2021 by Gowtham
M. K. Stalin was born in an influential political family of Madras (now, Chennai). He was named after Joseph Stalin (a Soviet revolutionary), who died four days later of M. K. Stalin’s birth. Stalin got linked to the politics at a very young age. He was just 14 when he first campaigned for DMK in the 1967 Polls. He first came into the eyes of media when he was arrested under MISA for protesting against the Emergency imposed by the Indira Gandhi Government. After his appointment as the Secretary of Youth Wing, it became one of the largest political youth organizations in Tamil Nadu. After the demise of his father on 7 August 2018, he demanded the burial of his father’s mortal remains at the Marina Beach, which was granted by the Madras High Court on 8 August 2018. In 2021 he is elected as the chief minister of Tamilnadu
M. K. Stalin Biography
| Full Name | Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin |
| Profession | Politician |
| Famous For | Being the son of M. Karunanidhi |
M. K. Stalin Physical Stats
| 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 |
M. K. Stalin 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. |
Personal Life of M. K. Stalin
| Date of Birth | 1 March 1953 |
| Age (as of 2021) | 68 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). |
M. K. Stalin Family
| 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) |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary of M. K. Stalin | unknown |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs. 8 Crore (as in 2021) |
Contact
Permanent address: 25/9,Chittaranjan Road, Cenotaph 2nd Street, Chennai-600018.
Contact number 04424356600
Email: mkstalinoffice@gmail.com
Website: http://www.mkstalin.in/