DMK members staged a noisy protest and walked out of the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Tuesday after Chief Minister Joseph Vijay accused the previous DMK regime of siphoning government funds for party purposes. The protest was led by DMK legislator Udhayanidhi Stalin, who registered a strong objection to the Chief Minister's remarks.
CM's Allegations Spark Walkout
During his address, Chief Minister Joseph Vijay alleged that the previous DMK government had diverted funds from various government departments to strengthen the party's finances. He claimed that such actions had severely impacted the state's development and welfare schemes. The DMK members, led by Udhayanidhi Stalin, immediately rose in protest, shouting slogans and demanding a retraction. When the Speaker did not intervene, the DMK members walked out of the House.
DMK's Response and Denial
Udhayanidhi Stalin, who is also the son of DMK president M.K. Stalin, condemned the Chief Minister's statements as baseless and politically motivated. He asserted that the DMK had always governed with transparency and accused the current administration of making false allegations to divert attention from its own failures. The DMK has demanded a formal apology from the Chief Minister, failing which they have threatened to continue their protest in the Assembly.
Political Fallout and Reactions
The incident has escalated tensions between the ruling party and the DMK, the principal opposition in Tamil Nadu. Political analysts note that such confrontations are likely to intensify as the state gears up for local body elections. The Chief Minister's office has not issued any further comment, but sources indicate that the government stands by its allegations. The DMK has announced plans to hold a statewide agitation to counter what it calls a 'smear campaign' by the ruling party.
