Stalin’s participation in various political and social initiatives along with his inter personal skills, literary knowledge and innovative ideas, made him an ideal contestant for the 1984 State Assembly Elections to represent the DMK Party.

In 1984, a sympathy wave swept over Tamil Nadu following the assassination of the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and the deteriorating health of the Chief Minister M.G.Ramachandran. Stalin, was nominated as the DMK candidate in the Thousand Lights constituency in Chennai against the AIADMK candidate, K.A.Krishnaswamy. This marked his first foray, officially, in the political arena and though he lost to his opponent by a small margin, he put forward a determined fight that had paved the road to success in all his future endeavours.

1984 State Assembly Elections - Thousand Lights Constituency

When Dr. M.G.Ramachandran passed away, the government was led by his wife Janaki Ramachandran. The Assembly President’s rule was imposed in Tamil Nadu and elections were once again held in 1989. Stalin contested for the Thousand Lights constituency and scored an impressive victory over his counter part.

1989 State Assembly Elections - Thousand Lights Constituency

During this election, the DMK returned to power under the leadership of Kalaignar M.Karunanidhi and Stalin made his entry to the Assembly for the first time.

Stalin’s Maiden Speech:

The budget session of 1989 also witnessed the maiden speech of Stalin. His eloquent speech portrayed his knowledge and profundity in various topics. With all his election promises fulfilled, he became an active and omni present member of the Assembly meetings and discussed various schemes for the welfare of the people.  When he raised issues and questions on social welfare, he always made it a point to represent concerns raised by the people of his constituency.

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