Sun, son

DMK legislator and the party’s youth wing secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin being sworn in as Minister has let loose debate on dynasty politics. Son of Chief Minister MK Stalin, he was star campaigner for the party in last State Assembly elections. Udhayanidhi was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Ravi in a simple ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan.Many senior leaders in DMK hailed his elevation. Udhayanidhi has the support of senior leaders. He has earned the mass appeal by working hard in his Chepauk-Triplicane constituency,”, says analysts.However, the opposition is not amused with the move and the AIADMK and BJP dubbed it as the new age dynasty politics and rise of a son once again in DMK.’ Opposition parties claim claimed that the young DMK leader will become deputy chief minister before the 2024 Parliamentary elections and be the DMK’s CM candidate in the 2026 Assembly polls.