DMK leader Senthil Balaji was reinstated into the state cabinet on Sunday. Three news faces were also inducted into the cabinet.

Dr Govi Chezhian, R Rajendran, and S M Nasar were also administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor R N Ravi as Stalin undertook a reshuffle of his three-and-a-half-year-old cabinet.

In a significant political development, Udhayanidhi Stalin, the 45-year-old son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister of the state. This appointment was part of a broader cabinet reshuffle by Chief Minister Stalin.

Besides CM Stalin's son Udhayanidhi's elevation to Deputy CM, V Senthilbalaji, Dr Govi Chezhiaan, R Rajendran and SM Nasar have also been inducted as Ministers in the Tamil Nadu cabinet.

The event was attended by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, who presided over the ceremony, and his son Udhayanidhi Stalin, who has been designated the post of Deputy Chief Minister. Udhayanidhi, however, did not take the oath, as he was already serving as a minister in the cabinet.

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin’s son and minister Udhayanidhi Stalin was on Saturday designated as deputy chief minister.

In a latest development, Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of MK Stalin has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He will serve as deputy to his father, who holds the office of chief minister. His swearing-in ceremony will be held on Sunday at 3:30 pm at Raj Bhawan.

Udhayanidhi Stalin was promoted as deputy CM while Senthil Balaji was reinstated as minister for electricity, excise, and prohibition.