M. K. Stalin started the change from his name on the day he took office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Till then Tamilians all over the world knew him as M.K.Stalin. But on May 7, 2021, the Governor pronounced 'Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin' while administering the oath of office to him. The very mention of the name drew stares from many in the opposition.
Likewise, his party received unprecedented enthusiasm. He ordered that all women travelling in normal fare city buses operated by the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation including working women and students of higher education can travel free of cost and without a bus travel card.
This order is considered to be a powerful scheme to change Tamil Nadu during the last one and a half years of DMK rule. Today, the bus in which women travel free of charge has become so popular that the people of Tamil Nadu call it 'Stalin Bus'. In a few days, the Chief Minister may announce a scheme to give Rs.1000 to heads of households.
M.K.Stalin, who has achieved a great place in the minds of Tamilians by implementing such programs, is celebrated as the Number . 1 Chief Minister in the country. Tamil Nadu stands tall as the number 1 state. Is that all? M.K.Stalin decided and announced a name in advance of his reign. His announcement of 'Dravidian model' governance created a sensation in the Indian political circles.
Amidst these achievements, Chief Minister M. K. Stalin is celebrating his 70th birthday today. Tamil Nadu is congratulating him as he stands tall and works as a leader of the Tamil people. All party leaders, celebrities and volunteers are showering congratulations.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin launched 7 exciting schemes including special nutrition for malnourished children, increase in monthly assistance to transgenders of Rs.1,500. Congratulating him has become the first task of all Tamils... the main task. Rather than congratulating the leader who keeps Tamil Nadu alive, what other task do we have today than to wish him well?'' Let's sincerely congratulate Chief Minister M.K.Stalin that he may have many years of service to Tamil Nadu and all Tamils!