Puducherry’s Pro-tem Speaker Anbalagan does not rule out presiding over Budget session
Puducherry's Pro-tem Speaker A. Anbalagan has indicated he might preside over the upcoming Budget session if the Speaker election is not held before August 24, stating there's no rule against it. He also announced A.M.H Nazeem as the DMK's legislature party leader and the natural choice for Opposition leader.
Why it matters
This situation highlights a potential procedural deadlock in the Puducherry Legislative Assembly, which could impact the smooth functioning of the government and the crucial Budget session. It also signals political tensions regarding the Speaker's election and the formal recognition of the Opposition leader.
Pro-tem Speaker A. Anbalagan has not ruled out the possibility of him chairing the Budget session of the Legislative Assembly starting from August 24 in Puducherry.
“There is no rule which does not allow the pro-tem Speaker to chair the regular session of the Legislative Assembly. It is up to the government to decide on holding the Speaker election. The Assembly Secretariat had written a letter to the Lieutenant Governor on June 24 to facilitate convening of the Assembly on July 2 to elect the Speaker. That has not materialised. Now, the government could elect the Speaker before August 24 or continue with the Pro-tem Speaker arrangement for the budget session,” he said to a question at a press conference to announce a training programme for newly elected MLAs on Wednesday.
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