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Stalin dismisses rumours of Udayanidhi Stalin’s elevation as Deputy CM

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Stalin dismisses rumours of Udayanidhi Stalin’s elevation as Deputy CM
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Chennai: DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday dismissed as 'rumours,' speculations that his son Udhayanidhi was being made deputy CM of the state and asserted that he was healthy.

Such rumours were being spread by those opposed to the January 21 DMK Youth Wing Conference in Salem, to be held under its chief Udhayanidhi, Stalin said.

At a time when youth across the state were getting ready for the Salem conference, those engaged in rumour-mongering "spread false information about my health," he said in a letter to partymen coinciding with the harvest festival Pongal. He also extended his festival greetings.

Stalin said he had attended an event here on Friday where he had mentioned he had nothing to worry about when the people of the state were happy.

"I am healthy and cheerful. I am working, working, working," the 70-year-old leader added. "After this lie was shattered, rumours were being spread with an intention to create a sensation, that a deputy CM post (for Udhayanidhi) was going to be given," he added.

Udhayanidhi himself had responded to this, saying all ministers were aiding the CM and put an end to the issue, Stalin said.

"Party workers should not allow diverting the focus of the Youth Wing Conference, which would be the cry for state rights. The intention of the conference would be to protect state rights and federalism. Those opposed to this are spreading "rumours," he added.

While the party chief post was one assumed with the approval of its workers and the DMK General Council, that of CM was because of the tireless efforts of the party supporters and the grand support of the people of the state, he said.

He said he could work more than his capability to ensure the welfare of the people. The chief minister recalled his government’s response to the recent Cyclone Michaung-triggered loss and pointed out the Rs 6,000 relief given to the affected families.

Despite the funds crunch, he did not 'ignore' pleas for providing cash for the Pongal festival and accordingly announced Rs 1,000 for all cardholders, besides the gift hamper that contains one kg each of raw rice and sugar, besides sugarcane.

"Irrespective of any number of crises, the DMK government will be steadfast in discharging its duty of ensuring public welfare as people have reposed faith on us," Stalin added.


With PTI inputs



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