DMK demands immediate conduct of Speaker’s election in Puducherry
The DMK party in Puducherry has demanded the immediate election of a permanent Speaker for the Legislative Assembly. They argue that relying on a Pro-tem Speaker for the upcoming budget session is undemocratic.
Why it matters
The dispute underscores procedural tensions in the Puducherry government and the struggle for legislative legitimacy ahead of the budget session.
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagm (DMK), which is tipped to be the principal Opposition party with its present strength of legislators, has demanded that steps be taken immediately to elect a Speaker for the Puducherry Legislative Assembly.
Party leader in the Assembly A.M.H. Nazeem, in a statement, said the Assembly has been convened for August 24 for presenting the Budget for 2026-27. The session was slated to commence with the customary address of the Lt. Governor followed by the presentation of the Budget by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, who is also the Finance Minister, in the afternoon. The commencement of the Assembly was announced by Pro-tem Speaker A. Anbalagan last week, the DMK leader said.
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