Udhayanidhi Stalin has declared assets over Rs 20.64 crore in his affidavit for the 2026 TN Assembly polls. The DMK leader filed his nomination from the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency and will begin a grassroots campaign.
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has declared assets worth over Rs 20.64 crore in his nomination affidavit ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, as he gears up for a high-stakes contest from the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency. According to the affidavit, Udhayanidhi declared movable assets worth Rs 12.92 crore in his name and Rs 13.25 crore in the name of his wife, Kiruthiga. He also listed immovable assets worth Rs 7.72 crore in his name.
Campaign Launch and Nomination
The Deputy Chief Minister is set to begin his election campaign in Chennai’s Aiyodhya Nagar area, opting for a grassroots outreach approach by travelling in an auto-rickshaw to connect directly with voters. Earlier on Thursday, Udhayanidhi filed his nomination as the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate from the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni Assembly constituency. The sitting MLA also held a roadshow en route to the Returning Officer’s office. He is currently pitted against AIADMK candidate Adhirajaram.
Expressing confidence, he said, “We will create history, we will definitely win this time. Our leader will become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for the second time.” Udhayanidhi, son of Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, had won the seat in the 2021 Assembly elections by defeating PMK candidate AVA Kassali with a margin of 69,355 votes.
Welfare Measures and Poll Promises
Highlighting welfare measures, Udhayanidhi recently announced Rs 8,000 coupons to help families purchase essential household items such as televisions, refrigerators, and washing machines. He also said laptops have been distributed to 10 lakh college students under the state government’s initiatives. The DMK has promised to expand several welfare schemes, including increasing financial assistance under Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai to Rs 2,000 per month, continuing free bus travel for women, expand the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme up to Class 8, and enhance medical coverage up to Rs 10 lakh for eligible families.
Election Schedule
Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23 across 234 constituencies, with counting scheduled for May 4.
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