TN Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inspects construction work of Chennai Metro

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 21 : Tamil Nadu Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday inspected the Chennai Metro Rail works in Maduravoyal Alapakkam area of Chennai at Poonamallee metro rail stations.
Construction for the second phase of metro works has commenced in Chennai and a double-decker bridge is being constructed especially on the road leading to Chennai, Arcot Road, and Guindy Road, Chennai city.
It is to be noted that this is the first time in India that a double-decker metro bridge is being constructed in Chennai and Tamil Nadu Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inspected the metro bridge works in this area. He himself inspected the double-decker Metro rail works under construction in Royapettah, Chennai, followed by the metro works at Chennai Maduravoyal Alapakkam, Arcot road junction, and at Poonamallee area.
Following his visit, he further asked the officials about plans for the next metro phase of the construction and advised for the speedy completion of the metro works. He also directed the police to take necessary steps to decongest the road traffic.
During this inspection, he was accompanied by Tamil Nadu Health Minister Subramanian, MP Dayanidhi Maran, MLA Karampakkam Ganapathi, MLA Prabhakarraja, and other DMK leaders.
Earlier on Saturday, amidst speculations regarding his elevation to the position of Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Minister and DMK Youth Wing Secretary, denied the said reports.
In his speech, Udhayanidhi clarified, "There is a resolution passed today to take charge to help our CM and party president. I know some of you have initiated this resolution just to make sure we do it in advance and get a good name," he said humorously.
Addressing the reports about his potential promotion, Udhayanidhi reiterated his previous statement, "There are many news reports on the Deputy CM elevation. I have said to the press before that all ministers in our Government are Deputy Chief Ministers."
He emphasized his dedication to his current role, stating, "Whatever post, according to me, the youth wing secretary post is my favourite."
Looking ahead to the 2026 elections, Udhayanidhi expressed his confidence in the party's success, "The 2026 election is our target where we should work and achieve a victory like in the last elections. Whatever alliance comes, our leader will win, and it's our CM MK Stalin who will take charge as CM of Tamil Nadu again. It's our DMK alliance that is going to win the 2026 assembly elections."
He also called upon the youth wing cadres to actively engage on social media, urging them to "allot 10 minutes each morning and evening daily."
Udhayanidhi's remarks have put to rest the reports about his elevation while highlighting the party's focus on the upcoming 2026 assembly elections.
The party leader also called on supporters to enhance their engagement on social media and to keep up with the party's activities by reading the daily newspaper, Murasoli.
The leader also set an ambitious target for the youth wing, urging the inclusion of a youth cadre from every household. To support this, the Deputy Secretary of the party's youth wing has been actively travelling across the state to identify suitable candidates for district-level positions. Announcements regarding these district-level posts are expected to be made soon.