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In a significant cabinet reshuffle, Tamil Nadu’s Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Chief Minister MK Stalin, has been elevated to the position of Deputy Chief Minister. This move comes amid growing calls within the ruling DMK party for his promotion, particularly with an eye on the 2026 Assembly elections. Udhayanidhi, who is considered a potential future Chief Minister, has been promoted alongside the return of V Senthil Balaji, who secured bail in a money laundering case just two days prior.

Calls for Udhayanidhi Stalin’s elevation as Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu continue to grow, with Housing Minister S Muthusamy adding his voice to the chorus. While acknowledging the final decision rests with Chief Minister M K Stalin, Muthusamy believes Udhayanidhi’s appointment would benefit both the state and the party. This follows a similar statement from Backward Classes Minister R S Rajakannappan, who mistakenly referred to Udhayanidhi as Deputy CM at an event.

Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu’s Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development, has dismissed rumors of his elevation to Deputy Chief Minister. He asserted that all ministers in the DMK government are effectively deputy chief ministers. The decision ultimately rests with Chief Minister MK Stalin, who is also the party president.

Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, is widely expected to be appointed as the state’s Deputy Chief Minister, according to multiple media reports citing unnamed sources.