DMK Walks Out of Tamil Nadu Assembly Over Drug Abuse Debate
· India · Hindustan Times, The Hindu, NDTV
On Monday, the Tamil Nadu Assembly saw a heated clash between ruling TVK members and the opposition DMK over drug abuse and related crimes in the state. DMK legislators staged a walkout after the Speaker failed to address their questions, accusing ministers of ignoring drug‑crime issues during the former DMK regime. Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin cited the brutal murder of a 19‑year‑old engineering student in Coimbatore, alleging police had shared the student’s information on drug peddlers with criminals, and mentioned other recent killings and a police constable’s stabbing. State Law Minister R Nirmal Kumar countered, stating that the present government is conducting strict action against drug crimes and compared the situation to the handling of the Jaffer Sadiq case under the previous administration. The verbal exchange escalated between Udhayanidhi and R Nirmal Kumar, with Speaker J C D Prabhakar attempting to restore order.
Why it matters
The confrontation highlights the Tamil Nadu government’s struggle to control drug‑related violence, affecting public confidence in law enforcement and potentially influencing voter sentiment ahead of future elections.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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