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'Parliament becoming a mockery': P Chidambaram attacks Centre over FCRA and delimitation issues

Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram criticized Parliament's functioning during the recent Monsoon Session. He alleged that the Centre passed several Bills without adequate discussion and debate. Chidambaram also voiced concerns about the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act amendments. He warned that delimitation based on population could reduce southern states' representation. The…

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Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution seeking abolition of NEET, BJP stages walkout

The Tamil Nadu Assembly adopted a resolution urging the Union government to scrap NEET. This resolution advocates for UG medical course admissions based on class 12 marks. It stated that NEET undermines opportunities for rural and disadvantaged students. Most parties supported the resolution, while the BJP MLA opposed it. The…

The Economic Times

SC dismisses plea seeking probe into 'irregularities' in TN Assembly trust vote

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking an investigation into alleged horse-trading during the Tamil Nadu Assembly trust vote. The court found the allegations to be vague and lacking substantiation. The trust vote, held on May 13, saw the C Joseph Vijay-led government secure a majority. The plea had…

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One more AIADMK MLA quits; Palaniswami camp asks TN Speaker not to accept resignation of 3 party MLAs

A fourth AIADMK MLA resigned from the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The Palaniswami faction urged the Speaker not to accept resignations of three other MLAs, citing procedural lapses. They alleged the MLAs joined the ruling TVK before their resignations were notified. Congress expressed concern over horse-trading. The Speaker stated he is…

The Economic Times

Vijay's TVK passes floor test in Tamil Nadu Assembly with 144 votes in favour

Tamil Nadu Assembly Vijay TVK Floor Test: Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government successfully passed a floor test, securing the support of 144 MLAs. The vote of confidence saw backing from Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK, and IUML, while the BJP remained neutral and the PMK abstained. This victory…

The Economic Times

Vijay's TVK passes floor test in Tamil Nadu Assembly

Tamil Nadu Assembly Vijay TVK Floor Test: CM Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam successfully passed a floor test in the State Legislative Assembly, securing a majority of 121 seats. This victory follows the party's strong performance in the recent elections and support from allied parties. The event also coincides with…

The Economic Times

Why R. Venkataraman was against the system of address by President and Governors to legislature

The purpose and relevance of the Governor's Address in the Tamil Nadu Assembly is questioned, with former President Venkataraman criticizing it as a "meaningless formality" and recommending its deletion.

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TN Governor RN Ravi refuses to read out Government speech, Assembly passes resolution declaring speech delivered

The first session of the year 2024 of the Tamil Nadu Assembly saw unprecedented scenes when Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Monday refused to read the customary address prepared by the Government on "factual and moral grounds." Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tamil Nadu Assembly session to commence on February 12; Budget to be presented on February 19

The first session of the Tamil Nadu Assembly in 2024 will commence with the Governor's address, followed by the State Budget presentation and discussions on various issues.

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SC notes Tamil Nadu’s contention that Governor has no ‘discretion’ to withhold re-passed Bills

The Supreme Court on Monday observed that the Constitution does not provide Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi “discretion” to withhold Bills “re-passed” by the State Legislative Assembly. The Bills had been sent for approval to the Governor’s office between January 2020 and April 2023. The State had complained to the…

The Hindu

T.N. Assembly re-enacts 10 Bills which were denied assent by Governor Ravi

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes 10 Bills for which Governor withheld assent. Bills empower State govt. to appoint Vice-Chancellors instead of Governor, who is Chancellor. CM Stalin moved resolution to reconsider & pass Bills. Article 200 of Constitution says Governor must give assent when Bill returned & adopted again. Rule 143…

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How the Tamil Nadu Assembly dealt with the March 25, 1989 event

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Shaming or demeaning women is a concern for all: Nirmala Sitharaman

Ms. Sitharaman said she would like to remind her about an incident which happened on March 25, 1989 in the Tamil Nadu Assembly when the then Leader of the Opposition Jayalalithaa’s saree was pulled.

The Hindu

Is closure of 500 liquor shops just an eyewash?: Anbumani

In a statement on Sunday, PMK president Anbumani asked if the announcement made by Excise Minister V. Senthilbalaji on April 12 in the Tamil Nadu Assembly that around 500 Tasmac shops would be closed was just an eye wash

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