MK Stalin resigns as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after assembly election setback

MK Stalin has resigned from his position as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, submitting his resignation letter to the Governor's office. The move marks a significant turning point in the state's political landscape, coming in the wake of the just-concluded legislative assembly elections.

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, currently serving as Governor of Kerala and holding additional charge of Tamil Nadu since March 2026, is expected to act on Stalin's resignation. After tendering his resignation, Stalin updated his profile on X, identifying himself solely as the president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), dropping the "Chief Minister" designation. In a heartfelt post, he expressed gratitude to the people of Tamil Nadu for their support in the elections.