TVK legislator JCD Prabhakar on Tuesday was unanimously elected as Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker.
Prabhakar’s nomination was proposed by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and as his was the only nomination received for the Speaker’s post, he has been unanimously elected unopposed, Pro-Tem Speaker M V Karuppaiah said when the Assembly was convened for the day to elect the Speaker.
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In a significant early move after assuming office, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 State-run liquor shops (TASMAC outlets) located within 500 metres of educational institutions, places of worship and bus termini across the State. The directive mandates that these shops be shut down within two weeks.
A major political development is unfolding in Tamil Nadu as a rival faction within the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has indicated its willingness to support the ruling Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), exposing deep divisions in the party.
In a move seen as reinforcing democratic courtesy and political maturity, Chief Minister Joseph Vijay continued his outreach to opposition leaders following his electoral victory, calling on key political figures across party lines.
Tamilnadu Government announced the formation of the “Singappen” special task force for women’s safety, headed by an Inspector General of Police (IGP) rank officer.
The newly elected members of the AIADMK came to the oath-taking event for the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Monday as two groups, apparently indicating a rift in the party, post the April Assembly election.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK Founder C Joseph Vijay was on Monday sworn in as member of House, when the first session of the 17th Legislative Assembly was convened on to enable the newly-elected MLAs to take oath or affirmation as members.
In a significant display of political civility, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday called on Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader and former Chief Minister M. K. Stalin at his residence, seeking his goodwill after assuming office.
A minor disruption marked the opening day of the Tamil Nadu Assembly session, as TVK minister Keerthana could not take oath as an MLA after failing to bring her election certificate.