Clamour for Udhayanidhi's Elevation Grows Strong in DMK, Says CM Stalin

DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin acknowledged the increasing demand within his party to promote his son, Sports Minister Udhayanidhi, to the position of Deputy Chief Minister. However, he indicated that the right time for such a move has not yet arrived.

DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday admitted that clamour within his party has grown stronger to elevate his son and Sports Minister, Udhayanidhi, as his deputy. However, he indicated that the time is yet to come.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of his official programmes here, Stalin addressed demands from various sections within the party to make Udhayanidhi the deputy CM. He said: ''The demand has grown stronger; but it has not ripened.'' The CM hinted that the appropriate time for Udhayanidhi's elevation is yet to come.

For quite some time, there has been an expectation within the party that Udhayanidhi will be made the deputy chief minister. Udhayanidhi, besides being the sports and youth welfare minister, also handles the key portfolio of special programme implementation. He inspects and reviews the implementation of key projects such as the Chennai Metro Rail Phase-2.

(With inputs from agencies.)