The move comes at a time Stalin’s health has been a matter of concern to DMK. Udhayanidhi is being elevated ahead of 2026 assembly polls.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and his son Udhayanidhi
DMK sources told South First that Tamil Nadu youth welfare and sports development minister and the son of Chief Minister MK Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin, is set to be elevated as the state’s Deputy Chief Minister. DMK sources told South First that the decision to elevate Udhayanidhi was conveyed to cabinet ministers at an informal breakfast meeting on Wednesday, 17 July.