Chennai:Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday responded to the ongoing speculations of being given the deputy CM position in the cabinet before his father and CM MK Stalin's foreign tour in August.
Addressing the 45th inaugural function of the DMK Youth Wing in Teynampet in Chennai, DMK Youth Wing Secretary and Youth Welfare and Sports Development Minister Udayanidhi Stalin said, "All news about my elevation to deputy Chief Minister are rumours. Don't believe in rumours."
Udhayanidhi also expressed his gratitude to the Youth Wing for its support. Earlier, the Youth Wing had passed a resolution backing his elevation. "A resolution was passed that I should be the Chief Minister's deputy. You have made a decision based on rumors and gossips in the media. I had said that all the ministers function as deputy to the Chief Minister. No matter what responsibility comes to me, I will never forget the youth wing. There is a lot of work to be done here," he said