Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin with his son Udhayanidhi Stalin (File)
DMK leader Senthil Balaji, who recently got bail in connection to a money laundering case linked to an alleged cash-for-jobs scam, will also be re-inducted as a minister in the cabinet.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin’s son Udhayanidhi has been named as the deputy chief minister in a mega cabinet rejig on Saturday.
According to the press statement released by the Raj Bhavan, Udhayanidhi, who is currently the minister of Sports and Youth Welfare, has been allotted an additional portfolio of Planning and Development, and elevated as the deputy Chief Minister of the state.
DMK leader Senthil Balaji, who recently got bail in connection to a money laundering case linked to an alleged cash-for-jobs scam, will also be re-inducted as a minister in the cabinet.
Meanwhile, K Ponmudy has been shifted from Higher Education, which goes to newcomer Chezhian, while Rajakannappan has been moved to dairy development.
The swearing-in ceremony of the new ministers would be held on Sunday, September 29 at 3:30 pm in Raj Bhavan, Chennai.
