‘CM’s Right To Decide’: Udhayanidhi Stalin On Rumours About Elevation As Deputy CM

New Delhi: Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday, addressed rumours about his likely elevation to the position of Deputy Chief Minister. The Chepauk-Triplicane MLA said, “You have to ask the CM. It is totally CM’s right to decide about it.”

“All Ministers will support the CM in whatever decision he takes,” he said.

#WATCH | On rumours around the post of Tamil Nadu Deputy CM, Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin says, “You have to ask the CM. It is totally CM’s right to decide about it.” pic.twitter.com/02embf1k03

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Earlier, there was widespread anticipation that an official announcement regarding Udhayanidhi’s elevation would be made at 11:30 am on Wednesday.

On actor-turned-politician Vijay paying respect to rationalist Periyar on his birth anniversary in Chennai, Udhayanidhi Stalin appreciated the move.

“Whoever it is, no one can do politics with touching Periyar. All the best to friend Vijay,” he said.

To further questions on his elevation, Udhayanidhi Stalin said that the matter could be discussed if an announcement comes.