"Not Position, But Responsibility": Udhayanidhi Stalin On Getting Top Post
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Udhayanidhi Stalin visited the memorials of M Karunanidhi and Periyar today
Deputy Chief Minister is not a position, but a responsibility, DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin said today, hours after his father and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced his elevation to the top post. The 46-year-old, who was earlier state minister in charge of youth welfare and sports development, has also been handed over the planning and development portfolio in the latest cabinet reshuffle.
In a post on X, Udhayanidhi Stalin said, "Realizing that 'Deputy Chief Minister' is not a position but a responsibility... we will work together with our fellow Ministers under the guidance of the Hon'ble Chief Minister on the path paved by Father Periyar - Perarinjar Anna - Muthamizharinjar Kalainar for the upliftment of the people of Tamil Nadu." "Father Periyar" refers to social activist and Tamil icon Periyar, while "Kalainar" refers to veteran DMK leader and Udhayanidhi Stalin's grandfather, late M Karunanidhi.
Following the announcement, Udhayanidhi Stalin today visited the memorial of M Karunanidhi in Chennai. He also visited Periyar's memorial and the homes of his grandfather at Gopalapuram and CIT Colony in Chennai. In one of the photographs, his aunt and senior DMK leader K Kanimozhi is seen congratulating Udhayanidhi Stalin.
