High-profile DMK leader V Senthil Balaji, who was days ago granted bail by the Supreme Court in a money laundering case, was sworn in as minister by Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi here on Sunday. They were sworn in in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin,

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,

Three other DMK legislators, R Rajendran (Salem-North), Govi Chezhiaan (Thiruvidaimarudur) and S M Nasar (Avadi) also took oath of office and secrecy administered by Governor Ravi in a simple ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan.

Udhayanidhi's elevation to the post of Deputy Chief Minister had been widely anticipated. Before this appointment, he served as the state’s sports minister and will now also oversee the planning and development portfolio.

Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi has approved Chief Minister MK Stalin's recommendations for a cabinet reshuffle, following which his son Udhayanidhi Stalin will be elevated to the post of deputy chief minister on Sunday (September 29).

Amid a growing chorus in the party for his elevation, Tamil Nadu Sports Minister and son of Chief Minister M K Stalin, Udhayanidhi, was elevated as the deputy CM on Saturday with additional responsibility,

Udhayanidhi Stalin Oath Taking Ceremony Live Updates and Latest News: Chief Minister MK Stalin's son Udhayanidhi along with a couple of other ministers will take oath as the new ministers of the DMK government in Tamil Nadu.

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.