Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of DMK chief and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, took oath on Sunday as the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The ruling DMK's rank and file had been seeking 46 year-old Udhayanidhi's promotion with an eye on the 2026 Assembly polls in the state, which the party is keen to win and retain power in the state.

Udhayanidhi Stalin's political career has seen a rapid rise, culminating in his elevation as Deputy Chief Minister. Known for effective campaigns like the '29 paisa' and 'single brick,' he has strengthened DMK's narrative against the BJP.

Besides CM Stalin's son Udhayanidhi's elevation to Deputy CM, V Senthilbalaji, Dr Govi Chezhiaan, R Rajendran and SM Nasar have also been inducted as Ministers in the Tamil Nadu cabinet.

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.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has elevated his son Udhayanidhi Stalin as Deputy Chief Minister. He has also re-inducted Senthil Balaji, who had to resign from the ministry following the arrest by the ED.

Udhayanidhi's elevation to the post of Deputy Chief Minister had been widely anticipated. Before this appointment, he served as the state’s sports minister and will now also oversee the planning and development portfolio.

On September 28, 2024, Udhayanidhi Stalin was elevated to the position of Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. His rise within the DMK has been relatively swift, especially compared to his father, M.K. Stalin, who spent over three decades in the party before becoming Deputy CM in 2009.

Udhayanidhi Stalin, known for his film career, has rapidly ascended in Tamil Nadu politics. From his impactful '29 paisa' campaign to his elevation as Deputy Chief Minister, Udhayanidhi has employed effective messaging to benefit the DMK party.

( MENAFN - Live Mint) Tamil Nadu Sports Minister and son of Chief Minister MK Stalin, Udhayanidhi, was on Sunday elevated as the deputy CM with additional responsibility, as part of a cabinet reshuffle. V Senthil Balaji also returned to the council of ministers, just two days after securing bail in a money laundering case.

"I don't know whether I will win or lose...But I will fight sincerely till the very end," from Udhayanidhi Stalin's Tamil flick 'Manithan,' would help understand how he in politics too used such simpl