MK Stalin: News
Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin is a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) politician and the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He is the son of former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi. Stalin did his BA in History from Presidency College, Chennai. He became a member of DMK’s General Committee in 1973. In 1976, during the Emergency (1975-77), Stalin joined the long list of political detainees in prison. In the 1980s, he formed the DMK’s youth wing and became its secretary, serving in the position till 2017. Stalin became an MLA in Tamil Nadu Assembly for the first time in 1989 from Thousand Lights constituency and was re-elected in 1996. He became Chennai’s first directly elected Mayor in 1996 and was re-elected in 2001 but stepped down due to a Madras HC ruling. When DMK came to power in 2006, Stalin became a minister and served as the Deputy CM from 2009 to 2011. After his father’s death, he took over as DMK chief in 2018 and, in the 2021 Assembly polls, led the party to victory, becoming the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister himself.
Opposition leaders wish Modi on 76th birthday
Opposition leaders from various political parties have extended their warm wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday.
'Not intentional': Vijay after he's accused of body-shaming Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief Vijay has clarified that his gesture of a "broken jaw" in the Assembly directed at former CM MK Stalin was unintentional.
DMK MLAs removed from Assembly amid ruckus over Vijay's remarks
The Tamil Nadu Assembly was thrown into disarray on Tuesday after Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MLAs protested against Chief Minister Vijay's remarks on the previous DMK regime.
Vijay accuses DMK of collecting bribes in installments
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Monday accused the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) of collecting bribes from contractors in the form of "party funds."
Tamil Nadu: CM Vijay breaks Assembly convention, sits with ministers
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday broke a long-standing Assembly convention by leaving his designated chair and sitting with ministers.
Government may call special 3-day Parliament session for delimitation bill
The Narendra Modi government is reportedly planning to push two major legislative proposals in one go.
'Inept dummy CM': Stalin slams Vijay over Udhayanidhi's detention
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader MK Stalin has launched a scathing attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay over the arrest of his son and Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin.
Over 5,000 people inducted into DMK in Chennai
Over 5,000 members from different political parties joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in a membership induction program in Chennai.
DMK supporter booked over 'controversial' remarks on Vijay
In Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district, police have registered a case against a supporter of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party for reportedly making controversial remarks about Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.
Vijay mimics Stalin's gesture in assembly; opposition walks out
The Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed a dramatic showdown on Tuesday as Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched a scathing attack on the opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).
Vijay hits back at 'actor's party' jab in TN Assembly
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has defended his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), against critics who have called it an "actor's party."
'Never trust Congress': Udhayanidhi fumes over support for Vijay
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has slammed the Indian National Congress for backing Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) after the recent state elections.
Tamil Nadu: Stalin predicts 'imminent' fall of Vijay-led government
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief MK Stalin has predicted that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government in Tamil Nadu, headed by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, could collapse soon.
'Vijay, TVK government won't last 6 months': DMK leader
Senior Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader and Tiruchendur MLA Anitha Radhakrishnan has predicted that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led coalition government will not last six months.
Rajinikanth rejects claims of jealousy towards CM Vijay
Actor Rajinikanth has addressed speculation about his recent meeting with MK Stalin and his views on Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.
Ahead of trust vote, Tamil Nadu CM meets AIADMK rebels
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met with a faction of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Tuesday. The faction, led by CV Shanmugam, has "revolted" against party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami.
Vijay meets ex-CM MK Stalin, his son Udhayanidhi
Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister Vijay met former CM and DMK chief MK Stalin on Monday, a day after the actor-turned-politician took the oath following a historic election win that ended the decades-long dominance of Dravidian parties.
'You have funds...': Stalin to Vijay after TN oath ceremony
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has congratulated his successor, C Joseph Vijay, on his swearing-in.
Vijay becomes TN's new CM, DMK congratulates actor-politician
Actor-turned-politician Vijay was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), secured enough support to form a government.
Vijay hasn't proven majority, no oath ceremony tomorrow
In yet another dramatic twist, actor-turned-politician Vijay is unlikely to form the government in Tamil Nadu after his party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has reportedly been unable to produce the proof of support of 118 MLAs.
Vijay to stake claim to Tamil Nadu government today
Actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has reportedly secured the support of key opposition parties, including the Congress, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Communist Party of India (CPI), and Communist Party of India-Marxist [CPI(M)].
DMK to decide on AIADMK's support request today
Tamil Nadu's political landscape has taken a surprising turn as Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief MK Stalin has reportedly informed his party MLAs about the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)'s request for support.
Akhilesh ends ties with I-PAC after TMC, DMK poll defeats
The Samajwadi Party (SP) has reportedly decided to end its association with the election management firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections.
Vijay to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM on Thursday
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay will take oath as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 7, sources told ANI.
MK Stalin resigns as Tamil Nadu CM: Report
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has resigned after his party, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), lost the recent assembly elections, news agency PTI reported.
TVK seeks Governor appointment after becoming Tamil Nadu's largest party
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Vijay, has sought an appointment with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, India Today reported, citing sources.
BJP wins Bengal, Assam; TVK takes TN, UDF sweeps Kerala
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to form its first government in West Bengal, ending the Trinamool Congress's (TMC) 15-year rule.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin loses stronghold to TVK
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's VS Babu on Monday defeated Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin at his stronghold, the Kolathur assembly seat.
Vijay's party leads in TN polls, but where's the actor?
Thalapathy Vijay's political party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has made a historic debut in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The party is leading in 105 seats and is on its way to becoming the single-largest party.
TVK emerges as single-largest party, vows to form government alone
As early trends emerge in the counting of votes for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) appears to be displaying a strong debut performance.
Udhayanidhi inches ahead in Chepauk, DMK's Karunanidhi legacy seat
Early counting trends in Tamil Nadu's elections have thrown up some surprises, especially in the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency.
AIADMK ahead in Tamil Nadu, DMK workers pack up
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party's headquarters in Chennai, Anna Arivalayam, was a picture of despondency on counting day.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin trailing in Kolathur
DMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is trailing in the constituency of Kolathur after the eighth round of voting, where TVK's VS Babu, with 33,609 votes, is leading.
Assembly election results 2026: TVK surges ahead in Tamil Nadu
In a major departure from exit poll predictions, actor Vijay's TVK is leading on 106 seats, while the AIADMK-led alliance is leading in 72 seats now. The DMK-led alliance has slipped to a distant third, leading in just 54 seats in Tamil Nadu.
What exit polls predicted for Bengal, Assam, TN, Kerala, Puducherry
The exit poll results of the West Bengal Assembly elections are out and they indicate a possible shift in power.
Exit polls: UDF return in Kerala; DMK to retain TN
The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is likely to return to power in Kerala, ending the Left Democratic Front's (LDF) decade-long rule, exit polls have predicted.
'Modi is a terrorist,' says Kharge, then a clarification
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has stirred controversy by calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "terrorist."
'BJP punishing progressive states': Stalin releases video ahead of polls
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has released a video ahead of the state polls, where he slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government over the proposed delimitation exercise.
AAP-DMK alliance in Tamil Nadu? Kejriwal joins Stalin for roadshow
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal met Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin in Chennai on Monday.
Tamil Nadu: 16 dead, 6 injured in firecracker unit blast
A devastating explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Kattanarpatti village, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, has left at least 16 people dead and six others injured, The Times of India reported.
Special Parliament session from today: Delimitation, women's reservation on agenda
A special three-day session of Parliament will begin on Thursday, during which the government plans to introduce three major bills.
Stalin begins statewide protest against delimitation bill, burns copy
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched a statewide protest against the central government's proposed delimitation exercise.