Chief Minister Vijay and Udhayanidhi Stalin clash in Legislative Assembly

During a 28-day budget session of the Legislative Assembly, tensions escalated between Chief Minister Vijay and Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin regarding political conduct and governance.

Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin raised concerns regarding law and order issues and criminal incidents during the first 100 days of the TVK administration. In response to these queries, Chief Minister Vijay initially deferred his reply, later delivering a speech that focused on the previous DMK administration rather than addressing the specific allegations against his current government.

Vijay utilized his rebuttal to allege corruption within the previous DMK regime, specifically citing Enforcement Directorate reports. He claimed that during the DMK's tenure, commissions ranging from 7.5% to 10% were allegedly taken on government contracts and that bribes were collected from bar owners. The debate highlighted a sharp divide in parliamentary decorum, with critics noting that the Chief Minister's approach mirrored political campaign tactics rather than legislative deliberation.