Udhayanidhi Stalin Addresses Deputy CM Speculations and Focuses on 2026 Elections
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 20: Amidst speculations regarding his elevation to the position of Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Minister and DMK Youth Wing Secretary, chose to play down the reports. In his speech, Udhayanidhi clarified, “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 said humorously.
Addressing the reports about his potential promotion, Udhayanidhi reiterated his previous statement, “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.” He 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, Udhayanidhi expressed his 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. The leader also set an ambitious target for the youth wing, urging the inclusion of a youth cadre from every household. To support this, the Deputy Secretary of the party’s youth wing has been actively travelling across the state to identify suitable candidates for district-level positions. Announcements regarding these district-level posts are expected to be made soon.
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Udhayanidhi Stalin -: Udhayanidhi Stalin is a politician from Tamil Nadu, a state in India. He is also the son of M.K. Stalin, the current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Deputy CM -: Deputy CM stands for Deputy Chief Minister. This is the second-highest position in the state government, just below the Chief Minister.
DMK -: DMK stands for Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. It is a political party in Tamil Nadu, known for its Dravidian ideology.
Youth Wing Secretary -: A Youth Wing Secretary is a leader who manages the activities and members of the youth section of a political party.
2026 elections -: The 2026 elections refer to the upcoming state elections in Tamil Nadu, where people will vote to choose their government.
social media -: Social media are online platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram where people can share information and communicate with others.
youth cadre -: A youth cadre is a group of young people who are active members of a political party and work to support its activities and goals.
district-level appointments -: District-level appointments are positions given to people to manage and lead party activities in different districts or regions within the state.