M. K. Stalin
12th and current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
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Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin is an Indian politician and former actor serving as the 8th and current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu since 2021. He is the third son of the former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, his son Udhayanidhi serving as deputy chief minister of state under him. Stalin has been the president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party since 28 August 2018, after serving as Acting President of party from 2017 January to 2018 August. He served as the 45th Mayor of Chennai from 1996 to 2002 and the 1st Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from 2009 to 2011. Stalin was placed 24th on the list of India's Most Powerful Personalities in 2022 by The Indian Express.
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'Take up the matter with Saudi urgently': Stalin asks PM Modi to intervene on cancellation of 'private Haj' quotaTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene with Saudi Arabia following the sudden cancellation of the Private Haj quota. This decision has caused distress..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Amid Centre run-ins, Tamil Nadu sets up panel to 'shield' states' rightsTamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has formed a high-level committee, led by retired Justice Kurian Joseph, to address concerns about state autonomy and federalism. The committee will recommend..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘Alliance of defeat’: MK Stalin hits out at Amit Shah over AIADMK-BJP tie-up in Tamil NaduTamil Nadu's political landscape sees a resurgence as AIADMK and BJP reunite, prompting strong criticism from DMK's MK Stalin, who dismisses it as a doomed alliance. Stalin questions the alliance's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Tamil Nadu's demand for retrieving Katchatheevu ignored': MK Stalin targets PM Modi after Sri Lanka visitTamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not addressing the state's concerns about the fishermen issue and the retrieval of the Katchatheevu islet during his..IndiaTimes - Published | |
DMK to challenge waqf bill in SC, says Tamil Nadu CM StalinTamil Nadu CM M K Stalin urged PM Narendra Modi to address concerns about the proposed delimitation exercise, fearing it might reduce parliamentary seats and affect the state's rights. Stalin also..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Economic metric will always be higher than in previous years': P Chidambaram responds to PM Modi on Tamil Nadu fundsEx-Finance Minister P Chidambaram challenges PM Modi's claim of increased funding to Tamil Nadu under NDA, explaining that economic metrics naturally rise over time. PM Modi states more funds allocated..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Sign letters in English, what about Tamil pride?': PM Modi's fierce attack at Stalin government in Tamil NaduPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin amid the ongoing language row, saying that he is suprised that none of the letters he recieve from Tamil Nadu..DNA - Published | |
President has withheld nod to TN bill on NEET-based admissions: StalinA new dispute has arisen over President Droupadi Murmu withholding assent to Tamil Nadu's bill for MBBS admissions based on Class XII marks instead of NEET scores. Chief Minister M K Stalin criticized..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Dark chapter in federalism': MK Stalin hits out at Centre after anti-NEET bill rejectedTamil Nadu's Chief Minister MK Stalin declared the Centre's rejection of the state's Bill seeking NEET exemption a 'dark chapter in federalism.' The Bill, which aimed to base medical admissions on..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Black badge protest, top court challenge': How DMK's M K Stalin is trying to make most of Waqf politicsTamil Nadu CM M K Stalin has strongly opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill, claiming it threatens religious harmony and minority rights. He plans to challenge the Bill in the Supreme Court. The DMK's loud..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin says DMK to file case in Supreme Court against Waqf Bill: 'This is an act that disturbs religious harmony'Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin pointed out that the state Assembly had already passed a resolution House on March 27, against the proposed amendment as it would seriously affect the religious harmony of..DNA - Published | |
'Will harm interests of Muslims': MK Stalin writes letter to PM Modi to withdraw Waqf BillTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, stating that the amendments might harm the Muslim community's interests. Stalin..IndiaTimes - Published | MK Stalin calls for Southern unity against Hindi, delimitationIndiaTimes - Published |
'Institutionalised extraction': MK Stalin on hike in ATM cash withdrawal chargesTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticizes RBI's decision to allow banks to increase ATM withdrawal charges beyond the free monthly limits, calling it 'institutionalised extraction' affecting..IndiaTimes - Published | Tamil Nadu CM Stalin slams UP CM Yogi Adityanath's barbs on language row: 'Political black comedy at its darkest'MK Stalin was reacting to CM Yogi's reported allegations that the DMK government was indulging in divisive tactics by using language issues. BJP state president K Annamalai lashed out at Stalin, the..DNA - Published |
'Will badly affect Muslims': Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin moves motion against Waqf bill in state assembly, urges Centre to withdraw itTamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin has urged the central government to withdraw the proposed Waqf amendment bill, stating it would negatively impact minority Muslims. The bill, which has not yet been..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Political black comedy at its darkest': MK Stalin slams Yogi Adityanath over 'hate' remark amid language rowTamil Nadu CM MK Stalin criticizes UP CM Yogi Adityanath for his comments on the three-language policy and delimitation, accusing the BJP of being rattled by Tamil Nadu's stance. Stalin emphasizes..IndiaTimes - Published |
'North will make us secondary citizens': Telangana CM Revanth Reddy at delimitation meetChief ministers from various states gathered in Chennai to oppose the Centre's proposed delimitation of parliamentary seats. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin emphasized the potential legal battle, while Kerala..IndiaTimes - Published | MK Stalin leads Joint Action Committee meet on delimitation in Chennai, calls for fair delimitationTamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin stated that the states that have participated in the meeting have made significant efforts to control and manage the population growth but instead of being..DNA - Published |
'Today will be etched in history': TN CM Stalin kicks off JAC meeting against ‘unfair delimitation’Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin initiated the first meeting of the Joint Action Committee to oppose the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise. Stalin emphasized the importance of this event for..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Defining moment': Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin to host delimitation meet todayIndiaTimes - Published |
'Roo' in budget logo conveys TN's language resolve: StalinTamil Nadu's chief minister M K Stalin defended the use of the Tamil letter 'roo' in the recent budget logo, emphasizing the importance of the state's language policy. He criticized Union finance..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Regional chauvinism': Finance minister Sitharaman slams MK Stalin for dropping rupee symbol in Tamil Nadu budget logoUnion finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticized Tamil Nadu's CM MK Stalin for removing the rupee symbol from the state budget's logo, labeling it as an act of regional chauvinism. The Tamil Nadu..IndiaTimes - Published |
Stalin drops rupee symbol: The Tamil Nadu man who designed the sign and his DMK connectionTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin replaced the rupee symbol with a Tamil script in the state budget amidst a controversy over 'Hindi imposition.' The rupee symbol was originally designed by Tamilian..IndiaTimes - Published | 'How stupid can you become?': BJP attacks Tamil Nadu govt as it drops rupee symbol from state budgetTamil Nadu's MK Stalin government has replaced the Rupee symbol '?' for the Indian currency with the Tamil alphabet 'Ru' in state Budget logo amid the raging language row between the State and the..DNA - Published |
'It is saffron policy': Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin blasts NEP, vows to gather whole India against BJP's fascismTamil Nadu CM M K Stalin criticized the National Education Policy, calling it a "saffron policy" designed to promote Hindi over regional languages, particularly Tamil. He claimed the policy neglects..IndiaTimes - Published | Stalin terms NEP ‘destructive plan of Nagpur’, vows DMK will never accept itTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has condemned the National Education Policy (NEP), labeling it a 'destructive plan of Nagpur.' At a welfare meeting in Chengalpattu, Stalin criticized the policy for..IndiaTimes - Published |
Dharmendra Pradhan’s ‘uncivilised MPs’ remark draws Stalin’s fireTamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin condemned Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's remarks calling DMK MPs uncivilised. DMK MP Kanimozhi also criticized Pradhan for his comments. Pradhan's..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Arrogant, need to be disciplined': TN CM Stalin hits out at Union education minister Pradhan over NEPTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticized Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for calling the Tamil Nadu government "dishonest" and "ruining" students' futures. Stalin reiterated his..IndiaTimes - Published |
Stalin to enlist support of 7 states in delimitation fightTamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin has decided to send senior DMK leaders to meet with chief ministers and politicians from seven states to oppose the Centre's proposed population-based delimitation..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Ensure TN doesn't lose seat': DMK gears up for Parliament session, seeks allies to oppose delimitationDMK MPs resolve to address delimitation and 'Hindi-imposition' issues in the upcoming parliamentary session. Led by CM MK Stalin, they plan to garner support from southern and other affected states to..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘It doesn't work like that’: Hardeep Singh Puri slams Tamil Nadu CM Stalin over delimitation chargeUnion minister Hardeep Singh Puri criticizes Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin for urging couples to have more children, disputing the claim that states with higher birth rates will benefit in the delimitation..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Uncompromising fight': CM Stalin asks CMs of 7 states to unite amid delimitation rowTamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announced the creation of a joint action committee with several state CMs against the Centre's delimitation plan, which he deems an assault on federalism. Stalin called for firm..IndiaTimes - Published |
Language row: TN CM Stalin targets Centre with ‘LKG student’ jibe; Amit Shah’s rebuttalUnion Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the ongoing language war, urging Tamil Nadu's CM MK Stalin to introduce medical and engineering courses in Tamil. Shah highlighted the Modi government's decision..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Will not tolerate Hindi colonialism': Stalin's fresh attack on Centre over language rowTamil Nadu CM MK Stalin criticises the Centre's three-language formula under NEP 2020, terming it 'Hindi colonialism'. He asserts Tamil Nadu will not tolerate this and mocks the BJP's signature..IndiaTimes - Published |
'True chauvinist and anti-nationals are Hindi zealots': Tamil Nadu CM Stalin's fresh attack on NEPTamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin once again criticizes the BJP-led central government over its language policies in the National Education Policy 2020. Stalin accuses BJP leaders of treating Tamil..IndiaTimes - Published | Let 1971 census be basis of Lok Sabha seats for 30 years: Tamil Nadu partiesTamil Nadu CM MK Stalin led an all-party meeting to oppose population-based delimitation, calling it a threat to India's federal structure. The resolution requests PM Modi to maintain the 1971..IndiaTimes - Published |
'They want to create Hindia': Kamal Haasan joins MK Stalin in opposing delimitation, 'Hindi imposition'Actor-politician Kamal Hassan joins Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin in opposing the increase in Lok Sabha seats, suggesting a state-level expansion if necessary. Haasan believes the current 453 seats are..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Only a hypocrite would question more funds for Sanskrit over Tamil': BJP counters CM StalinBJP criticized Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin for his remarks on Sanskrit funding, calling him a hypocrite. BJP Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai questioned Stalin's efforts to promote Tamil and..IndiaTimes - Published |
'State government not consulted': TN CM MK Stalin asks PM Modi to drop off mineral exploration plan in Gulf of MannarIndiaTimes - Published | 'Have babies now': CM MK Stalin's to couples in Tamil Nadu amid delimitation rowTamil Nadu CM MK Stalin urges residents to have more children due to the upcoming population-based delimitation, emphasizing that successful family planning might reduce the state's political..IndiaTimes - Published |
'In the age of AI, forcing any language unnecessary': TN CM MK Stalin intensifies attack against NEPTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticized the implementation of a three-language policy, advocating the use of Artificial Intelligence for translation instead of burdening students with additional..IndiaTimes - Published | NEP row: '25 north-Indian languages destroyed by Hindi-Sanskrit,' says TN CM StalinTamil Nadu CM MK Stalin criticizes the BJP-led central govt for its 'anti-Hindi' stance, claiming the push for Hindi dominance endangers regional languages. Stalin argues that native languages in North..IndiaTimes - Published |
M K Stalin’s fresh salvo at Centre: ‘Delimitation to gag TN voice’Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin called for a meeting of registered political parties to discuss the Union government's proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies in 2026. Stalin expressed..IndiaTimes - Published | Bill direct attack on autonomy of legal profession: M K StalinChief Minister M K Stalin has criticized the Union government for the Advocates Amendment Bill 2025, claiming it threatens the legal profession's autonomy. Although withdrawn due to protests, Stalin..IndiaTimes - Published |
M K Stalin raises concerns over potential reduction of parliamentary seats in Tamil NaduTamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has raised alarms over the potential reduction of the state's Parliamentary seats due to successful family planning measures. He stressed the importance of managing..IndiaTimes - Published | NEP row: Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin talks of not paying central taxesTamil Nadu CM M K Stalin criticized the Modi govt over the NEP and withholding of funds, threatening to stop tax collections sent to the Centre. Stalin accused the Union govt of undermining state..IndiaTimes - Published |
Amid Tamil Nadu row, PM Modi says it's 'our duty to embrace all languages'Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the unity and enrichment that Indian languages bring to one another, countering calls for division based on language. He reiterated the importance of embracing..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Rise above political differences': Dharmendra Pradhan hits back at Stalin on NEP rowUnion Minister Dharmendra Pradhan clarified that the NEP 2020 does not mandate any language and criticized Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin for misinterpreting it. Pradhan urged the state to implement NEP 2020..IndiaTimes - Published |
