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MK Stalin

Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin, popularly known as Thalapathi is an Indian politician and the current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He was born on March 1, 1953, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He is the son of the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. Karunanidhi.

He started his political journey in 1967 as a member of the Dravidian movement led by his father. He was first elected to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in 1989 and has been elected to the assembly five times since then. He has also served as a Minister in the Tamil Nadu government in various capacities, including Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Rural Development and Local Administration.

In 2018, Stalin was elected as the President of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), a regional political party in Tamil Nadu. In the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, his party won a landslide victory, and he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 7, 2021.

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Tamil Nadu assembly elections: From mk stalin to EPS and Vijay; key candidates to watch on May 4

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 03, 2026, 16:10 (IST)

Tamil Nadu's political landscape is set for a decisive turn as vote counting commences. The election features high-stakes contests, including Chief Minister mk stalin defending his seat and actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay making his electoral debut. AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palanisami is also fighting to regain relevance, with new entrants and alliance dynamics shaping the traditional voting patterns.

'From 3 seats to 206?' Arvind Kejriwal questions BJP’s gains in West Bengal, Delhi; praises Stalin, lauds Vijay’s Tamil Nadu surge

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 05, 2026, 12:33 (IST)

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal questioned the BJP's unexpected surge in Delhi and West Bengal, areas previously resistant to its influence. He contrasted this with past elections, even during the 'Modi wave.' Kejriwal also lauded mk stalin's issue-based campaign in Tamil Nadu and actor Vijay's significant debut, highlighting a generational shift in Dravidian politics.

Vijay leads, Stalin trails as counting gathers pace in Chennai

TNN / May 04, 2026, 10:20 (IST)

Stalin has polled 10,639 votes. The difference between the two widened by at least 1,000 votes in round 3. However, counting of postal ballots is yet to begin for Kolathur.

Kanniyakumari election results 2026: AIADMK’s N. Thalavai Sundaram wins against DMK and TVK candidates

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 04, 2026, 23:00 (IST)

The Kanniyakumari assembly seat, a key constituency in Tamil Nadu, has historically seen a back-and-forth between the DMK and AIADMK. In the 2021 elections, AIADMK's Thalavai Sundaram secured victory, overturning the 2016 result where DMK's S Austin had won. Elections are anticipated in April for this seat.

‘Each vote is token of trust’: mk stalin’s first reaction after defeat, pledges strong opposition role

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 05, 2026, 12:34 (IST)

M K Stalin expressed gratitude to voters after the DMK-led alliance’s defeat in the recently concluded Assembly elections, calling each vote an “invaluable token of trust.” In a detailed statement and post on X, he highlighted that the alliance secured over 1.54 crore votes with a narrow 3.52% vote share gap from the winning side, and reaffirmed DMK’s commitment to serve people both in power and opposition.

Tamil Nadu assembly elections 2026: Date, time, when and where to watch exit polls

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 28, 2026, 17:43 (IST)

Tiruchendur election results 2026: DMK leader Anitha R. Radhakrishnan wins with 72,723 votes

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 04, 2026, 20:25 (IST)

DMK's Anitha R. Radhakrishnan has won against TVK's J Murugan by 5,872 votes. This victory follows previous wins for Radhakrishnan in 2021, 2016, and 2011, though with significantly larger margins. The constituency has a history of close contests between the DMK and AIADMK.

Madurai Central assembly polls 2026: TVK’s Madhar Badhurudeen wins by over 19,000 votes

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 04, 2026, 20:20 (IST)

Madhar Badhurudeen of TVK has clinched the Madurai Central seat in the 2026 elections, unseating DMK's Palanivel Thiaga Rajan and AIADMK's Sundar C. This marks a shift in the constituency's political landscape, which has seen DMK victories in recent years. The broader Tamil Nadu election battle intensifies with key parties focusing on welfare, law and order, and identity politics.

Paramakudi election results 2026: DMK’s Kathiravan KK clinches victory, defeats Gopirajan G

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 04, 2026, 20:15 (IST)

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's Advocate Kathiravan K.K has secured victory in the EVM counting, winning by 3,548 votes against Gopirajan G. This result concludes a competitive election. The article also provides historical context of the constituency's electoral trends and outlines the key issues shaping the broader Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

Rishivandiyam election results 2026: DMK's Karthikeyan K wins against TVK's Ashok Kumar G

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 05, 2026, 07:06 (IST)

Vandavasi election results 2026: DMK's Ambethkumar S wins against AIADMK's Rani P

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 04, 2026, 20:44 (IST)

Virudhunagar election results 2026: TVK’s SP Selvam wins, DMDK’s Vijayaprabhaakar finishes second

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 04, 2026, 21:40 (IST)

Virudhunagar, a DMK stronghold, saw AR R. Seenivasan win the 2021 Assembly elections by a significant margin. The DMK has historically performed well in the constituency, securing three victories since 1977. The upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections feature a contest between the DMK, AIADMK, and a BJP-led alliance, with key issues including welfare, law and order, and identity politics.

Ulundurpettai election results 2026: DMK's Vasanthavel G R wins against AIADMK's Kumaraguru R

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 05, 2026, 07:12 (IST)

The optics deficit: Will missing Stalin-Rahul ‘brotherhood’ hurt alliance in Tamil Nadu?

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 23, 2026, 20:25 (IST)

The absence of joint rallies between Rahul Gandhi and alliance partners like mk stalin in Tamil Nadu raised concerns about Congress's coalition strategy. This visual gap fuels speculation and opposition attacks, contrasting with proactive alliance building seen from other opposition leaders like Arvind Kejriwal.