CHENNAI: The DMK moved to the next big step in power transition and declared party treasurer M.K. Stalin as its floor leader, elevating him to the status of the Opposition leader. The decision was taken at party MLAs meeting chaired by party president M. Karunanidhi at the DMK headquarters here.
At the MLAs meeting held immediately after the chief executive committee meeting, it was also decided that principal secretary K. Duraimurugan will be the deputy leader of the party, R. Chakrapani the chief whip and K. Pitchandi the deputy whip. The decision announced by Karunanidhi was welcomed with loud applause by party MLAs.
Stalin, in an immediate Facebook post, thanked Karunanidhi and other MLAs for electing him as the Opposition leader. He vowed to function well and discuss people’s issues constructively at the House to maintain Parliamentary democracy. Stalin’s elevation makes it clear that Karunanidhi will guide the party from behind.
