AIADMK Leader D Jayakumar Criticizes Udhayanidhi Stalin Amid Deputy CM Rumors
AIADMK leader D Jayakumar took a swipe at DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over rumors that he would become the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Jayakumar claimed that Udhayanidhi’s only qualification is being the son of CM MK Stalin. He said, “Only qualification that Udhayanidhi has is that he is MK Stalin’s son. He (Udhayanidhi) is actually the ‘de facto’ CM. DMK has the right to decide who will be their CM and Deputy CM but there are a lot of seniors in their party so why can’t MK Stalin appoint one of them? This is dynasty politics.”
Amidst these speculations, Udhayanidhi Stalin played down the reports, humorously stating, “There is a resolution passed today to take charge to help our CM and party president. I know some of you have initiated this resolution just to make sure we do it in advance and get a good name.” He reiterated, “There are many news reports on the Deputy CM elevation. I have said to the press before that all ministers in our Government are Deputy Chief Ministers.”
Udhayanidhi emphasized his dedication to his current role, stating, “Whatever post, according to me, the youth wing secretary post is my favourite.” Looking ahead to the 2026 elections, he expressed confidence in the party’s success, “The 2026 election is our target where we should work and achieve a victory like in the last elections. Whatever alliance comes, our leader will win, and it’s our CM MK Stalin who will take charge as CM of Tamil Nadu again. It’s our DMK alliance that is going to win the 2026 assembly elections.”
He also called upon the youth wing cadres to actively engage on social media, urging them to “allot 10 minutes each morning and evening daily.” Udhayanidhi’s remarks have put to rest the reports about his elevation while highlighting the party’s focus on the upcoming 2026 assembly elections. The party leader also called on supporters to enhance their engagement on social media and to keep up with the party’s activities by reading the daily newspaper, Murasoli.
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AIADMK -: AIADMK stands for All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. It is a political party in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
D Jayakumar -: D Jayakumar is a leader and politician from the AIADMK party in Tamil Nadu.
DMK -: DMK stands for Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. It is another major political party in Tamil Nadu.
Udhayanidhi Stalin -: Udhayanidhi Stalin is a politician and a minister in Tamil Nadu. He is also the son of the current Chief Minister, MK Stalin.
Deputy CM -: Deputy CM stands for Deputy Chief Minister. It is the second-highest position in the state government after the Chief Minister.
CM MK Stalin -: CM MK Stalin is the current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He is the leader of the DMK party.
2026 elections -: The 2026 elections refer to the upcoming state elections in Tamil Nadu, which will be held in the year 2026.
youth wing -: The youth wing is a group within a political party that focuses on engaging and involving young people in political activities.