Tense moments prevailed in the Assembly for a few minutes on Thursday, after members of the AIADMK and the DMK exchanged angry gestures over certain remarks made by Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR and CE) P.K. Sekarbabu.
Eventually, the AIADMK staged a walkout over the issue.
During Mr. Sekarbabu’s reply to the Demand for Grants for the HR and CE Department for 2025-26, AIADMK deputy floor leader R.B. Udhayakumar objected to some remarks. Speaker M. Appavu allowed him to speak.
However, the Minister made certain remarks, which Mr. Udhayakumar and his party members strongly opposed, evoking equal reactions from the DMK members. Some AIADMK members were seen moving beyond the Opposition benches towards the Treasury benches.
The Chair directed the Opposition members to return to their seats. Leader of the House Duraimurugan pacified the members. Mr. Sekarbabu also clarified that his remark was misunderstood.
Though the AIADMK members returned to their seats, Mr. Udhayakumar sought to speak after Mr. Sekarbabu completed his speech.
Since the Chair declined, Mr. Udhayakumar led his party legislators to stage a walkout.
A few religious gurus, including Kundrakudi Ponnambala Adigalar, visited the Assembly and watched the proceedings from the VIP gallery, as the Demand for Grants for the HR and CE Department were taken up on Thursday.
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