DMK MLAs evicted from TN Assembly amid uproar over Vijay’s bribery charges

The confrontation erupted after DMK members demanded that references made by Vijay during his previous speech be removed from the Assembly records. The opposition objected particularly to his references to Enforcement Directorate (ED) material and allegations concerning the alleged collection of funds by the party.

Speaker J C D Prabhakar rejected the DMK’s demand, following which protesting legislators raised slogans and moved towards the Well of the House. Despite repeated appeals to return to their seats, the protests continued. The Speaker subsequently directed Assembly marshals to remove the agitating members.

The dispute stems from Vijay’s allegations made during Monday’s proceedings. Referring to ED documents and earlier findings, the Chief Minister alleged that contractors were required to contribute between 7.5% and 10% of contract values as “party funds” during the previous DMK government.

Vijay also claimed that the documents contained references to former Chief Minister M K Stalin and his son Udhayanidhi Stalin as alleged beneficiaries. The allegations triggered strong objections from DMK members, with the party disputing the Chief Minister’s claims.

The political confrontation has added a fresh dimension to the ongoing battle between the ruling establishment and the DMK, with the Assembly becoming the latest arena for their escalating exchanges.

The corruption allegations remain politically contested claims and should not be construed as established findings unless supported by competent investigative or judicial authorities.