Marking the rise of another member of the DMK's ruling clan, Udhayanidhi Stalin was sworn in as a Tamil Nadu minister on 14 December 2022.
Udhayanidhi, who is an MLA and DMK's youth wing secretary, is the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. The 45-year-old was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi in a simple ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan.
Clad in his trademark white shirt, with a logo of DMK's youth wing embossed on it, Udhayanidhi took the oath in Tamil, in a style that was characteristic of his father, party chief M K Stalin.
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The swearing-in ceremony was over in 10 minutes. The 45-year-old MLA was congratulated by State Ministers and senior party leaders.
(With PTI inputs)