M. K. Stalin

Stalin expanded the Kalaignar health insurance scheme, providing free medical coverage up to Rs 5 lakh per family. The program covered all government hospitals and empaneled private hospitals, benefiting millions.

Stalin led the DMK to a landslide victory in the 2021 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, defeating the AIADMK. He became Chief Minister, succeeding Edappadi K. Palaniswami, and promised welfare and development.

Stalin introduced the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme, providing free nutritious breakfast to primary school students in government schools. The program aimed to improve nutrition and school attendance.

Stalin's government passed legislation to ban online gambling and regulate online games in Tamil Nadu. The act aimed to curb addiction and financial losses, but faced legal challenges on grounds of freedom of trade.

Stalin forged a strong alliance with the Indian National Congress and other opposition parties for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The DMK-led alliance won 39 out of 39 seats in Tamil Nadu, strengthening the opposition bloc.