Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday played down speculations about him being elevated to the position of Deputy Chief Minister, asserting that all ministers in the DMK government led by his father and party chief MK Stalin, are Deputy Chief Ministers.
“There is a resolution passed today to take charge to help our CM and party president. I know some of you have initiated this resolution just to make sure we do it in advance and get a good name,” Udhayanidhi quipped at a party meeting in Chennai.
The DMK Youth Wing Secretary played down reports of his potential promotion as Deputy CM, asserting, that all ministers in the Tamil Nadu government are Deputy CMs.
“There are many news reports on the Deputy CM elevation. I have said to the press before that all ministers in our Government are Deputy Chief Ministers,” he said, while terming his current role as the party’s youth wing secretary as his favorite.
“Whatever post, according to me, the youth wing secretary post is my favourite,” the DMK minister.
Talking about the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, Udhayanidhi expressed confidence that the DMK will emerge victorious like it did in the previous state elections.
“The 2026 election is our target where we should work and achieve a victory like in the last elections. Whatever alliance comes, our leader will win, and it’s our CM MK Stalin who will take charge as CM of Tamil Nadu again. It’s our DMK alliance that is going to win the 2026 assembly elections.”
Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin, also urged the party’s youth wing cadres to actively engage on social media, urging them to “allot 10 minutes each morning and evening daily.”
Udhayanidhi set an ambitious target for the DMK’s youth wing, urging the inclusion of a youth cadre from every household.
He said to realise this, the Deputy Secretary of the party’s youth wing has been actively travelling across the state to identify suitable candidates for district-level positions, announcements regarding whom are expected to be made soon
He also asked supporters to to enhance their engagement on social media and to keep up with the party’s activities by reading the daily newspaper, Murasoli.
(With inputs from agencies)
