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M.R.K. Panneerselvam sparks lively exchanges in Tamil Nadu Assembly
The Hindu reports that the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday saw former minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam engage in light-hearted banter with ruling party ministers, with Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay enjoying the exchanges.…
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The Hindu reports that the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday saw former minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam engage in light-hearted banter with ruling party ministers, with Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay enjoying the exchanges. Panneerselvam recalled how DMK ministers were tense under M.K. Stalin's news-based questioning and how Kalaignar would call early. Minister N. Anand countered that Vijay calls about canal repairs.
Law Minister Nirmal Kumar noted the DMK government invoked the Goondas Act against farmers, though Panneerselvam attributed those cases to SIPCOT land acquisition, not farmer protests. Leader of the House K.A. Sengottaiyan stepped in when Panneerselvam mentioned K.N. Nehru's land holdings. The Chief Minister beamed when Panneerselvam called HRCE Minister Ramesh the 'Swami Minister'.
The Indian Opinion
The ruling party paints these exchanges as harmless comedy, but the Goondas Act mention and land acquisition disputes are serious. Panneerselvam's nostalgia for Stalin-era discipline and ministers' claims about Vijay's micro-management both aim to shape a narrative of hard work versus relaxation. The concrete test: will the government withdraw farmers' cases as requested? The number of cases withdrawn or pursued will reveal whether this was just banter or a policy difference.
Source: thehindu.com
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