Turbulent Times in Puducherry Assembly: Opposition Stages Protest Over CBI Arrests

The Puducherry Assembly session began with chaos as opposition members from the DMK and Congress demanded urgent discussion on the CBI's arrest of top PWD officials for alleged corruption. The Speaker evicted opposition leader R Siva amid protests, while urging legislators to follow scheduled proceedings.

The Puducherry Assembly session commenced amid chaotic scenes as opposition members from the DMK and Congress vociferously demanded an immediate debate on the arrest of top PWD officials by the CBI. Their call for adjournment of scheduled business was met with resistance from the Speaker, escalating tensions in the House.

Leader of Opposition R Siva, representing the DMK, was evicted following an altercation where he and other legislators entered the well of the House to protest the handling of the issue. The opposition argued that the arrest, related to a bribery case involving infrastructure projects, was of urgent public interest.

The Assembly's question hour proceeded with repeated interruptions, and an appeal from the Speaker for decorum was initially ignored by DMK members, who later returned to the assembly after a brief walkout. The arrested officials, including the PWD Chief Engineer, are remanded in custody amid ongoing investigations.

(With inputs from agencies.)