Tamil Nadu Speaker to Refer MLA Markandayan's Remarks to Privileges Committee
On Friday, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar said he would refer remarks made by DMK MLA G.V. Markandayan about Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay at a public meeting to the Privileges Committee once it is formed. The matter was raised after Minister for Energy Resources and Law R. Nirmalkumar requested action against Markandayan, who was previously arrested for his remarks. DMK members opposed this move, arguing that punishing him twice for the same offense would be unprecedented. Meanwhile, other issues like liquor shop closures and election funding were also debated. The Speaker agreed to restrain media reports until a final decision is made.
8 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — 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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