Chennai, April 2 -- 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.

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 nominat...