“Not Position, But Responsibility”: Udhayanidhi Stalin On Getting Top Post | Tamil Nadu News |News18Deputy 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
