BJP Leader Slams Speaker for Contradicting Traditions in DMK MLA Arrest
On Tuesday, Nainar Nagenthran, BJP State president in Tamil Nadu, criticized Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar for his stance on the arrest of DMK MLA G.V. Markandayan, stating it contradicted Assembly traditions and Parliamentary rules. Mr. Nagenthran urged the Speaker to remain neutral and highlighted historical precedents where permission was sought before arrests, citing former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's case.
8 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker agreed to refer DMK MLA G.V. Markandayan's remarks about Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to the Privileges Committee.
17 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar leaves decision to MLAs on whether to stand for Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, addressing debate sparked by Minister S. Ramesh's criticism of Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin.
19 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay presented evidence of corruption within the previous DMK government, but declined to disclose specifics.
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