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. On Saturday,

In a major political development, Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin was on Saturday (September 28) appointed as the state's Deputy Chief Minister. Udhayanidhi will continue to hold the Sports Ministry portfolio while also being assigned the key portfolio of Planning and Development.

Senthil Balaji will be inducted in council of ministers and along with him, Dr Govi Chezhiaan, R Rajendran and S M Nasar will also be added.

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.

In his first statement after being appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said that the role is not just a position but a responsibility.

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 Stalin, the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who has been appointed the Deputy Chief Minister, is already in the league of leaders from South India who tasted success in cinema as well as in politics,

Udhayanidhi Stalin has been appointed Deputy Chief Minister and will take the oath of office on Sunday. Several new ministers are to be inducted, while three existing ministers have been dropped.

Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu's Sports Minister and son of CM M K Stalin, has been appointed Deputy CM in a major cabinet reshuffle. This decision follows calls within the DMK party for his elevation ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls.

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.

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.