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DMKSince 2023Male
Udhayanidhi Stalin
Leader of Opposition, Tamil Nadu; MLA, Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni
About
Udhayanidhi Stalin is the Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and son of former CM M.K. Stalin, representing the third generation of the Karunanidhi political dynasty. A former film producer and actor, he served as Deputy CM under his father from 2023 to 2026. Following DMK's loss in the 2026 election to TVK's Vijay, he leads the DMK opposition in the assembly.
Age
49
In office since
2023
Education
B.Com
Constituency
Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni
Declared Wealth
MyNeta₹63.15 Cr
Total assets
₹2.84 Cr
Liabilities
Net worth: ₹60.31 Crafter liabilities
Source: ECI affidavit — most recent election declaration
Tracked Court Cases
1 caseCriminal'Sanatana Dharma' hate speech — FIRs in multiple states for remarks calling for eradication of Sanatana Dharma
Sources: ECI affidavit, ADR India, court records. Status as of last public disclosure.
Full profile on MyNetaState Context
StateTamil Nadu →
Ruling PartyTVK
CMChandrasekaran Joseph Vijay
AllianceTVK Alliance
Last Election2026
Assembly seats
108 / 234 seats