Pattabhishek In Tamil Nadu: Udhayanidhi Stalin Becomes Deputy Chief Minister
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Not much is expected to change in terms of administration, except for training the crown prince to take over the reins in the future.
Talks within the party had been going on for at least three months. Seniors in the DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) had initially been annoyed that the first-time MLA and son of Chief Minister MK Stalin - Udhayanidhi Stalin - had been given a ministerial berth just a few months after winning the safe Chepauk seat in 2021.
But egos were massaged and tempers calmed by Mr Stalin's men in backroom talks with miffed seniors. Once everyone was onboard, Mr Stalin announced a cabinet reshuffle, elevating his son Udhayanidhi as the Deputy Chief Minister.
"I have been a minister and I view this as an additional responsibility. I welcome all criticism," said Udhayanidhi Stalin outside the DMK party headquarters on Sunday.
