Tamil Nadu Assembly minutes that were recently opened to the public confirm that M.K. Stalin was detained under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) during the Emergency period of 1975‑77.
The confirmation comes from excerpts of the prison diary of late Member of Parliament Chittibabu, who was held in custody at that time. The diary entries were incorporated into the Assembly record.
Former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi ensured that these diary passages were entered into the official minutes, thereby preserving evidence of the political repression faced by opposition leaders.
The revelation provides a new perspective on the political climate of the Emergency era and underscores Stalin’s early involvement in opposition politics.
