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.

After being delayed by controversies, elections, and other recent crises, Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Chief Minister MK Stalin, is set to become the state's new Deputy Chief Minister on Sunday.

In the first such instance in India since Sukhbir Singh Badal served as Punjab's deputy chief minister while his father, Parkash Singh Badal .

The reshuffle also reintroduces Senthil Balaji, who had been released from prison by the Supreme Court two days ago, into the state cabinet with the portfolios he held before his resignation over the arrest by the ED in a job scam and money laundering case.

Udhayanidhi Stalin’s elevation, anticipated for weeks, places him at the helm of the Planning and Development ministry, in addition to his current Youth Welfare and Sports Development portfolio.

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

Udhyanidhi Stalin has been elevated to Deputy CM's post. Meanwhile, Senthilbalaji and three others have also been included into the state cabinet. Swearing-in ceremony will take place on Sunday.

Thiru T. Mano Thangaraj (Milk and Dairy Development), Thiru Gingee K.S. Masthan (Minorities Welfare and Non-Resident Tamils Welfare), and Thiru K. Ramachandran (Tourism) – will be dropped from the Council of Ministers.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced a cabinet reshuffle, appointing his son Udhayanidhi Stalin as Deputy CM. Udhayanidhi. DMK leader Senthil Balaji, recently granted bail in a money laundering case,

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Saturday approved Chief Minister M K Stalin's recommendations on a cabinet reshuffle that included the elevation of his son Udhayanidhi as deputy CM and saw the return of V Senthil Balaji to the council of ministers.