Udhayanidhi Stalin was appointed Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, receiving congratulations from the film industry while facing criticism from BJP leaders over nepotism.

As Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, was appointed the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Saturday, he has been showered with congratulatory messages from all corners,

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, was appointed the deputy chief minister of the Indian state. Udhayanidhi, officially assumed the post of Deputy CM of the state on Sunday (Sept 29).

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.

Udhayanidhi has been promoted amid growing calls within the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party, particularly with an eye on the 2026 Assembly elections.

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

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.