A heated debate occurred in the Tamil Nadu Assembly as Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's government over the state's law and order situation.
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Udhayanidhi Stalin
1 quote“Around 550 criminal incidents have been reported in the past 116 days, including 200 murders; more than 300 cases of sexual assault; eight custodial deaths; and 10 ‘honour’ killings.”
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…be interrupted while making his speech. Minister Aadhav Arjuna, Raj Mohan and C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar also made interventions, leading to strong opposition from DMK legislators. Resuming his speech Mr. Udhayanidhi said, “ Around 550 criminal incidents have been reported in the past 116 days, including 200 murders; more than 300 cases of sexual assault; eight custodial deaths; and 10 ‘honour’ killings. The ruling party says the government has not even completed six months in office. That argument may apply to the implementation of its electoral promises...I do not dispute it. However, it cannot be used as an excuse…
C. Joseph Vijay
1 quote“I shall answer all questions [on Monday next] but the Opposition should promise that they won’t run away.”
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…in phases. The House continued to witness heated exchange between MLAs of the two parties for nearly two hours. ‘Run away’ remarks: CM Vijay vs. Udhayanidhi Around 1.15 pm, Chief Minister Mr. Vijay rose and remarked, “ I shall answer all questions [on Monday next] but the Opposition should promise that they won’t run away. ” With those remarks, Mr. Vijay left the Assembly. Later Mr. Udhayanidhi retorted that the Chief Minister himself “ran away” from the Assembly. Published - September 04, 2026 12:15 am IST…
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- [1]The Hindu — Tamil NaducriticalHeated exchange in T.N. Assembly as Udhayanidhi Stalin questions CM Vijay’s government on law and order