M.K. Stalin finally to be Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) King

Chennai: M.K. Stalin virtually anointed as his political heir by the late leader M. Karunanidhi is all set to be elected the DMK President on Tuesday. His final “coronation” is expected to be announced formally on Tuesday at the party headquarters when the DMK’s General Council is set to meet. The election of Stalin as the DMK’s second President is likely to be a smooth affair as all the 65 district secretaries of the party have proposed his name for the top post and his is the only nomination. He will be the second President of the party, a post which was held by his father Karunanidhi for 49 long years. Stalin was given the role of Working President in January 2017 after his late father and former Chief Minister Karunanidhi was largely confined to his home due to age-related ailments. The elevation of Stalin as the party President became a necessity after Karunanidhi passed away early this month. (IANS)