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 deputy chief minister designate Udhayanidhi Stalin said on Sunday that he hopes his work before justifies the decision to elevate him to being Dy CM.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said on Sunday that Tamil chief minister MK Stalin's son, Udhayanidhi Stalin, doesn't have the maturity to hold the post of the state's deputy chief minister.

Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Read further on Dynamite News:

Udhayanidhi, who has produced and distributed a number of Tamil films featuring top stars including Kamal Haasan and Vijay, is also the DMK's Youth Wing chief. He has also acted as the male lead in a number of Tamil flicks,

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.

Udhayanidhi would take oath as the Deputy CM on Saturday afternoon. His elevation to the top post came as part of a major cabinet reshuffle in the state government.

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