# M. K. Stalin

_Indian politician (born 1953)_

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> Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin is an Indian politician and statesman who served as the eighth chief minister of Tamil Nadu from 2021 to 2026. He became president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on 28 August 2018, after serving as the party's working president from January 2017 to August 2018.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1 March 1953 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983475#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Chennai ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983475#P19))
- **Citizenship:** India ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983475#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; actor; film producer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983475#P106))
- **Political party:** Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983475#P102))
- **Education:** Presidency College; University of Madras; Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983475#P69))
- **Official website:** mkstalin.net ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983475#P856))
- **Positions held:** Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (7 May 2021 – 9 May 2026 · BS 24 Baisakh 2078 – 26 Baisakh 2083); Member of the 16th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (since 7 May 2021 · BS 24 Baisakh 2078 onwards); Member of the 14th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (16 May 2011 – 21 May 2016); Deputy Chief Minister of Tamilnadu (29 May 2009 – 16 May 2011); Mayor of Chennai (25 October 1996 – 6 September 2002); Member of the 9th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983475#P39))
- **X (Twitter):** mkstalin ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983475#P2002))
- **Facebook:** MKStalin ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983475#P2013))
- **Instagram:** mkstalin ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983475#P2003))
- **YouTube:** UC9MmjJfNaD4Q0185aQJMNAQ ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983475#P2397))
- **LinkedIn:** mkstalin ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983475#P6634))

## Questions

**When was M. K. Stalin born?**  
M. K. Stalin was born on 1 March 1953 in Chennai.

**What positions has M. K. Stalin held?**  
Positions held by M. K. Stalin include: Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (2021–2026); Member of the 16th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (since 7 May 2021); Member of the 14th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (2011–2016); Deputy Chief Minister of Tamilnadu (2009–2011); Mayor of Chennai (1996–2002).

**Where did M. K. Stalin study?**  
M. K. Stalin was educated at Presidency College, University of Madras, Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): M. K. Stalin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M._K._Stalin) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q983475](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983475) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Mkspicture.jpg by Kumarrajendran at en.wikipedia (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mkspicture.jpg)

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