‘Udayanidhi Stalin likely to join DMK govt as minister soon’

Udayanidhi Stalin, son of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, and an MLA is likely to join the DMK government soon.The birthday bash of the younger scion of the first family of Tamil Nadu on Sunday was an indication of the clout he enjoys in the government and the party.Tamil Nadu School education minister and DMK leader Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, who is considered a close family friend of Udayanidhi, had openly called for the latter to join his father’s government.DMK leaders ranging from senior most leader S. Duraimurugan who is the Public Works Minister to other leaders had wished the young leader on his birthday and accolades showered upon him.Stalin’s son, who has been a movie actor, is now into film production and enjoys deep-ground support in many parts of the state. He is also the youth wing leader of the party and has placed leaders close to him in all key posts of the youth wing in the party.A senior leader of the DMK on condition of anonymity, said, The birthday bash of Udayanidhi was like the birthday celebrations of Kalaignar Karunanidhi and if that is an indication, it is clear that he will be joining the Stalin cabinet.