The BJP's reaction came after DMK leader V Senthil Balaji, an accused in a money laundering case, was sworn in as a minister, and Udhayanidhi Stalin, was designated as the deputy CM of the state.

The decision to appoint Udhayanidhi as Deputy CM, announced by Raj Bhavan, signals a key step in the leadership consolidation process within the ruling DMK. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 29 September at Raj Bhavan,

The CM said all the ministers have to work proving worthy of the confidence reposed in them by the people. Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, on Sunday expressed confidence that his son Udhayanidhi,

Three Tamil Nadu MLAs took the oath of office as ministers in the DMK government this afternoon as part of a cabinet reshuffle in Chief Minister MK Stalin's team. DMK leader Senthil Balaji, who spent 15 months in jail in a money laundering case before the Supreme Court granted him bail,

Udhayanidhi Stalin was promoted as deputy CM while Senthil Balaji was reinstated as minister for electricity, excise, and prohibition.

Udhayanidhi Stalin, who is the Minister for Sports Development and Youth Affairs, did not take oath as Deputy CM on Sunday during the Cabinet reshuffle despite his official appointment.

Udhayanidhi Stalin has been appointed as Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, while V Senthil Balaji returns to the cabinet as Minister of Electricity, Prohibition, and Excise. The reshuffle also included the induction of three other ministers.