AIADMK Walks Out Over Speaker's Decision in Tamil Nadu Assembly

AIADMK members exited the Tamil Nadu Assembly to protest the Speaker's refusal to discuss a motion against state ministers. Opposition leader Edappadi K Palaniswami urged for a 'no confidence motion,' which was denied. Outside, Palaniswami cited refusal to debate concerns like religious sentiment offenses and ED raids.

In a dramatic turn of events, AIADMK members staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday. This protest was in response to the Speaker's decision to not allow a discussion on a motion against state ministers.

As soon as the Assembly convened, AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami requested the Speaker to address the 'no confidence motion' aimed at three DMK ministers, which was promptly refused by Speaker M Appavu. The opposition did not take kindly to the ruling, resulting in an immediate walkout.

Addressing the media outside the Assembly, Palaniswami explained that the Speaker had denied debate on a no-confidence motion against Ministers K N Nehru, K Ponmudy, and V Senthil Balaji, despite the party's explicit request. He also criticized the ruling DMK for a lack of concern for the populace, highlighting Ponmudy's insensitive remarks affecting Hindu sentiments and derogatory comments about women, alongside concerns over Enforcement Directorate raids on Nehru and Balaji.

(With inputs from agencies.)