Earlier reports hinted he would be denied ticket; what led to change in plans? Share Via Email | A+A A- DMK youth wing secretary Udayanidhi Stalin at party headquarters Anna Arivalayam in Chennai on Friday | P Jawahar Express News Service CHENNAI: It was the most obvious yet the most surprising choice in the DMK list of candidates -- Udhayanidhi Stalin contesting from Chepauk, a constituency represented by his grandfather and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi. It was an obvious because, well, DMK is quite unpopular for its dynastic politics. Yet, it was surprising because rumours had it that Udhaya may be denied a seat, for now, to dodge barbs of DMK being a family-run party. The plan was to instead reserve the Chennai Mayor post for the scion.