Tumultuous scenes in Tamil Nadu Assembly as CM Vijay attacks DMK invoking Sarkaria Commission, Veeranam scandal
The Tamil Nadu Assembly experienced significant disruption as Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched a sharp critique of the DMK party, citing historical corruption scandals. Opposition members staged a protest, leading to a tense standoff within the legislative chamber.
Why it matters
The incident reflects the intense political polarization and ongoing power struggles between the ruling party and the opposition in Tamil Nadu.
The Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed tumultuous scenes on Monday (Septenber 7, 2026) after Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched a scathing attack on the DMK and its leaders, accusing them of corruption and referring to the Sarkaria Commission report of the 1970s, the Veeranam ‘scandal’ and the alleged collection of “party funds” by what he referred to as the “Karur” gang.
Last week, Mr. Vijay had said he would make his reply and warned the DMK members not to “run away.”
DMK MLAs, who had remained silent until 9.56 a.m. when the Chief Minister began his reply, started raising slogans and displaying pamphlets later. They surrounded the Speaker and even resorted to a sit-in protest after Mr. Vijay departed from his prepared speech, raised his voice and targeted the DMK, case by case, accusing its leaders of nepotism.
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