However, he also said that party president and CM MK Stalin will take the final decision on the matter. He said that if Udhayanidhi gets a promotion, it will be a huge advantage for the party in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections. The DMK leader's remarks come amid speculation that Udhayanidhi Stalin may be given an important position in the government ahead of the Chief Minister's proposed US visit next week.

What did RS Bharti say?

According to a Hindustan Times report, when asked about reports of Stalin being made deputy chief minister, Bharati said, "Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has to decide on making Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin the Deputy Chief Minister. Once this happens, it will be announced." They said, "This is our aspiration too but ultimately the Chief Minister, as the party president, has to take the decision."

Udayanidhi was surrounded in Sanatan controversy

Udhayanidhi Stalin was heavily criticized for his controversial remarks against Sanatan Dharma. Udhayanidhi Stalin had said, 'Sanatan should not only be opposed but it should be eradicated. Just as mosquitoes, malaria, dengue or corona cannot be opposed and have to be eradicated from the root, in the same way Sanatan Dharma should also be eradicated from the root.'

Udhayanidhi Stalin got bail

A special court in Bengaluru granted conditional bail to Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare and Sports Development Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin in the Sanatan Dharma comment case with a bond of Rs 1 lakh. The court had ordered Udhayanidhi Stalin to appear on the basis of a complaint filed by social activist V. Paramesha regarding derogatory remarks on Sanatan Dharma. Udhayanidhi Stalin made controversial remarks on Sanatan Dharma while addressing a conference in September 2023. 

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