NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi has permitted chief minister M Ok Stalin’s suggestions for a cabinet reshuffle, which incorporates the elevation of Udhayanidhi Stalin to the put up of deputy chief minister. The swearing-in ceremony might be held on September 29 at 3:30 pm at Raj Bhavan, Chennai, in response to an official communique from the Governor’s workplace.
The reshuffle additionally marks the return of V Senthil Balaji to the council of ministers, two days after the Supreme Courtroom granted him bail in a cash laundering case.Balaji, who had resigned earlier this yr after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in reference to a cash-for-jobs rip-off, might be re-inducted into the cupboard alongside three new ministers: Dr Govi Chezhiaan, R Rajendran, and S M Nasar.
Along with these modifications, three ministers, together with Mano Thangaraj, who held the dairy growth portfolio, have been dropped.
In line with a press release from Raj Bhavan, chief minister Stalin has beneficial that Udhayanidhi Stalin, presently the minister for youth welfare and sports activities growth, be assigned the planning and growth portfolio along with his present duties and be designated as deputy chief minister. The Governor has permitted this advice.
Moreover, the reshuffle features a change within the greater schooling portfolio, with minister Dr Ok Ponmudy now serving because the minister for forests.
