No matter who comes: Stalin says Vijay's entry won't affect DMK hold in Tamil Nadu
MK Stalin said the entry of actors like Vijay into politics will not impact the DMK, expressing confidence in the party’s electoral prospects.
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Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin
Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin, often referred to as MK Stalin, is the 8th chief minister of Tamil Nadu. MK Stalin was born on March 1, 1953, to DMK chief M. Karunanidhi and his wife Dayalu Ammal.
MK Stalin studied at the Madras Christian College higher secondary school and obtained a history degree from Presidency College, Chennai, University of Madras, in 1973. On August 20, 1975, MK Stalin married Durga and has two children.
Talking about his political career, Stalin has been the president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party since August 28, 2018.
He served as the 37th Mayor of Chennai from 1996 to 2002 and was the city's first directly elected mayor. He also served as the first deputy chief minister of Tamil Nadu from 2009 to 2011.
In the 2021 Assembly elections, MK Stalin led the campaign for the Secular Progressive Alliance. They won 159 seats out of 234, with the DMK winning an absolute majority with 132 seats.
MK Stalin took oath as Tamil Nadu chief minister on May 7, 2021.
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DMK Boycotts TVK Govt's New Car Proposal; 59 MLAs Reject Official Vehicles in Tamil Nadu Assembly
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has announced a boycott of the Tamil Nadu government's proposal to provide new official vehicles to members of the legislative assembly (MLAs). Opposition Leader Udayanidhi Stalin stated in the assembly that under the leadership of Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin, all 59 DMK legislators will refuse the cars. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay announced the scheme under which 234 legislators were to receive a government car, along with a monthly allowance of 75,000 rupees for driver, fuel, and maintenance expenses, as well as assistance to hire a secretary. The Chief Minister justified the decision stating that first-time MLAs from humble backgrounds require logistical support for constituency work and transparent governance. The announcement followed a request by VCK legislator Jothimani regarding lack of transport support. However, the DMK rejected the initiative, maintaining that its elected representatives will not utilize these government-provided vehicle allowances and privileges.