M. K. Alagiri Age, Wiki and Bio

M. K. Alagiri

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth30/01/1951
Age73 years
BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu

Bio/Wiki

Full NameMuthuvel Karunanidhi Alagiri

Physical Stats & More

Height167 cm
Weight85 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityPresidency College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Educational QualificationBachelor in Arts

Personal Life

HometownChennai, Tamil Nadu
ReligionHinduism
Caste/CommunityIsai Vellalar
Address25/4 A, Sathya Sai Nagar, TVS Nagar, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
HobbyWatching Cricket

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date10/12/1972

Family

Wife/SpouseKanthi Alagiri
Children
SonDayanidhi Azhagiri
Daughters
  • Kayalvizhi
  • Anjugaselvi
FatherM. Karunanidhi (Politician)
MotherDayalu Ammal (Businesswoman)
Brothers
  • M. K. Stalin (Politician)
  • M. K. Muthu (Actor, Singer)
  • M. K. Tamilarasu (Producer)
Sisters
  • Kanimozhi (Politician)
  • Selvi Geetha Kovilam

Career

Politics
Political PartyDravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)
Political Journey
  • 2009: Won the Madurai Lok Sabha Constituency in the 2009 general elections.
  • 31 May 2009: Became a member of the Union Cabinet Minister, chemicals and fertilizers.
  • 24 January 2014: Removed from the DMK party as a member and as a Secretary.
ConstituencyMadurai

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Hond City
  • Land Rover
  • Toyota Innova
  • BMW
Assets/Properties
Deposits in Bank₹10 Crore
Jewellery₹2 Crore
Total Value₹18 Crore
Money Factor
Net Worth₹35 Crore

Some Lesser Known Facts

Alagiri was named after the Tamil writer, Azhagirisamy, by his father who was a fan of the writer.
He entered politics at a young age with the mentorship of his father, M. Karunanidhi.
Alagiri played a significant role in his party's victory in three 2008 by-elections.
A dispute arose between Alagiri and his brother, M. K. Stalin, concerning the leadership succession of their father's party.
He successfully secured the Madurai constituency in the 2009 Parliamentary elections.
As the Cabinet Minister of Chemicals and Industries, Alagiri faced inquiries regarding his parliamentary attendance.