In a major political development, Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin was on Saturday (September 28) appointed as the state's Deputy Chief Minister. Udhayanidhi will continue to hold the Sports Ministry portfolio while also being assigned the key portfolio of Planning and Development.

BJP spokesperson ANS Prasad criticized Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK, alleging a history of prioritizing family interests over public welfare. He questioned Udhayanidhi Stalin's elevation to Deputy Chief Minister and accused CM Stalin of corruption and nepotism.

Udhayanidhi has been promoted amid growing calls within the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party, particularly with an eye on the 2026 Assembly elections.

In a significant political development, Udhayanidhi Stalin, the 45-year-old son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister of the state. This appointment was part of a broader cabinet reshuffle by Chief Minister Stalin.

Udhayanidhi Stalin has been appointed Deputy Chief Minister and will take the oath of office on Sunday. Several new ministers are to be inducted, while three existing ministers have been dropped.

Tamil Nadu sees a historic appointment with Udhayanidhi Stalin becoming deputy CM, joining his father MK Stalin who is the current CM. Governor R N Ra

Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who has been appointed the Deputy Chief Minister, is already in the league of leaders from South India who tasted success in cinema as well as in politics,

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a cabinet reshuffle on Sunday in which the name of V. Senthil Balaji was again included. The swearing-in will take place at 3.30 pm on Sunday at the Rajbhavan.

V Senthil Balaji, who was granted bail by the Supreme Court on Thursday in a money-laundering case, will be inducted into the Cabinet.

After being delayed by controversies, elections, and other recent crises, Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Chief Minister MK Stalin, is set to become the state's new Deputy Chief Minister on Sunday.

CHENNAI: In the first such instance in India since Sukhbir Singh Badal served as Punjab's deputy chief minister while his father, Parkash Singh Badal was CM, Tamil Nadu will now have a father-son duo as CM and deputy CM.