The Dravidian party chief underscored the principles of state autonomy, opposition to Hindi imposition, and commitment to two-language policy as his birthday message and reiterated that he would protect mother Tamil and uphold the rights of Tamil Nadu.

The CM said he opposed Hindi imposition with the very same vigour he showed against it in 1971 at a party conference when he was only 18-years old.

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers including Rajnath Singh, Governor R N Ravi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and top leader of the grand old party, Rahul Gandhi greeted Stalin.

PM Modi, in a post on 'X' said: "Birthday greetings to Tamil Nadu CM Thiru MK Stalin. May he lead a long and healthy life."

Governor Ravi sent his birthday greetings to Stalin in Tamil.

Notably, Ravi, who had locked horns with Stalin over several issues including the NEP, signed his message in Tamil language.

Gandhi said: "Wishing a very happy birthday to my brother and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Thiru @mkstalin We continue to stand together in our commitment to preserve India's rich diversity, federal structure, and Constitutional values."

In keeping with the party tradition, Stalin paid homage at the samadhis of party icons C N Annadurai and M Karunanidhi at the Marina beachfront here.

By raising slogans, Stalin vowed to follow the path of party founder Annadurai and continue to work hard for party's ideals, which includes opposition to Hindi imposition. Led by Stalin, Duraimurugan, TR Baalu, A Rajaa and state ministers and elected representatives took the oath.

Marking the occasion, Stalin inaugurated admissions at the Royappettai government school for the 2025-26 academic year.

The CM also laid a wreath at the memorial of reformist leader Periyar EV Ramasamy here.

BJP Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai, actor-politician Vijay were among others who greeted Stalin.

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