DMK, AIADMK engage in war of words over property tax scam at council meeting
DMK and AIADMK councillors engaged in a heated argument over a property tax scam during a Madurai Corporation council meeting. The session was temporarily disrupted, leading the Mayor to switch off microphones to restore order and focus on public issues.
Why it matters
Local government disputes reflect broader political tensions and can impede the efficiency of municipal administration and public service delivery.
DMK, AIADMK engage in war of words over property tax scam at council meeting left Corporation council meeting in progress in Madurai on Friday. G. MOORTHY G. MOORTHY https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/70xi3y/article71616817.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9864_23_10_2026_19_54_32_2__DSC5047.JPG MOORTHY G Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 23/10/2026: Corporation council meeting in progress in Madurai on Friday. Photo: Moorthy G / The Hindu MADURAI In the absence of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam councillors in the Corporation, the DMK and the AIADMK engaged in a war of words over the property tax scam at the council meeting, presided over by Mayor (in-charge) T. Nagarajan here on Friday. Commissioner Gaurav Kumar, senior officers of the Corporation were present. During the question hour, when the AIADMK councillor and council leader Solai Raja appreciated the TVK government for the swift progress in the case, DMK councillors, led by Jayaram, rose up demanding withdrawal of certain remarks. When Mr.
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