Chennai: With only two days left for the first assembly session, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday inaugurated a two-day training programme for MLAs of all parties in Chennai. MLAs from DMK, AIADMK (except one), and DMDK boycotted the training programme.
The event was organised by the state Assembly department. On the first day, the MLAs were given training on assembly proceedings and procedures. The second day will include sessions on various government departments, their functioning, roles, and responsibilities.
Speaker's Address to MLAs
Addressing the MLAs, Assembly Speaker J C D Prabhakar said the MLAs should use the assembly library and read the speeches of leaders. “You should know what former CMs like C N Annadurai and K Kamaraj and Communist leaders spoke in the assembly. It will sharpen your oratorical skills and help you deliver better speeches,” Prabhakar said.
Historical Significance of Assembly Events
Emphasising the significance of assembly proceedings, Prabhakar said events inside the assembly have even led to changes in government. “For instance, in 1972 we know how MGR (former CM M G Ramachandran) was treated in the assembly after he formed AIADMK. As a result of those events, people started developing a positive opinion on MGR, resulting in his government formation. Similarly, in 1989, (former CM) J Jayalalithaa was attacked. After the incident, we know what happened. A single incident can bring a party to power and can remove a government from power,” Prabhakar said.
'Vijay Model' Government
Prabhakar called the TVK government a 'Vijay model' government. “I am calling this government the Vijay model government because the agenda of the government is to keep Tamil Nadu as a land of peace where there is no place for caste and communal polarisation,” Prabhakar said.
