Udhayanidhi Stalin takes on the role of Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, eliciting varied responses from political entities. Previously serving as Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development,

According to a Raj Bhavan release, CM Stalin "recommended to the Governor of Tamil Nadu (Ravi) to allot the portfolio of Planning and Development to Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin, Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, in addition to his existing portfolios and be designated as Deputy Chief Minister".

Tamil Nadu's political landscape witnessed a significant cabinet reshuffle on 29th September, as Chief Minister MK Stalin swore

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.

Tamil Nadu's Udhayanidhi Stalin has been appointed deputy chief minister in a major cabinet reshuffle. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Septe

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's son, Udhayanidhi Stalin, who has now been elevated to Deputy CM responded to the criticism levied against him after the cabinet reshuffle was approved. Udhayanidhi,

Udhayanidhi Stalin has been elevated to deputy chief minister of Tamil Nadu. Senthil Balaji, who was recently released on bail, is reinstated as a minister. The cabinet reshuffle saw three ministers dropped and three new faces inducted.

The oath taking ceremony of the new ministers took place in the presence of CM MK Stalin and his son Udhayanidhi, who had already been named the deputy CM.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin appointed his son, Udhayanidhi Stalin, known for his anti-Sanatan remarks, as Deputy Chief Minister on September 28. Udhayanidhi took oath on September 29 at Chennai’s Raj Bhavan.