Chennai: Several DMK MLAs were removed from the Tamil Nadu Assembly after they protested against Chief Minister Vijay’s use of an Enforcement Directorate (ED) document while making corruption allegations against their party.
The incident took place during a heated discussion in the Assembly. The DMK members objected to the Chief Minister referring to the ED document and using it to make allegations against the party.
The protesting MLAs demanded that the statements referring to corruption and the ED document be removed from the official Assembly records. They argued that the document was being used for political purposes and that the allegations should not become part of the formal proceedings.
However, the Speaker rejected their request. The decision led to further protests from the DMK members, who continued to raise objections inside the Assembly.
The situation became increasingly tense as the MLAs challenged the Speaker’s decision. Following the protests, the members were ordered to leave the Assembly.
The eviction created further disruption in the proceedings and contributed to the suspension of the Assembly session. The incident quickly became a major political issue, with opposition leaders questioning the way the matter was handled.
DMK leaders argued that the ED document should not have been used in the manner it was during the Assembly debate. They said that allegations against political parties should be made with proper evidence and should not be used simply as a political weapon.
The ruling side, however, defended the Chief Minister’s right to raise issues during the Assembly and maintained that the allegations were part of the political debate.
The disagreement highlights the continuing political tensions inside the Tamil Nadu Assembly. Disputes over statements made during Assembly proceedings can become particularly sensitive because remarks included in official records can have a lasting political impact.
The latest incident has also led to criticism from opposition leaders, who accused the government of not allowing sufficient space for their members to raise objections.
The Assembly proceedings were affected by the confrontation, while both sides continued to defend their positions. The controversy is expected to remain a subject of political debate in Tamil Nadu in the coming days.
The incident once again shows how heated political debates in the Assembly can lead to disruptions when ruling and opposition parties strongly disagree over allegations and official records.