Tumult in Puducherry Assembly: Confidence in Speaker Amid Protest

The Puducherry territorial Assembly session witnessed disruption as independent legislator Nehru staged a protest against Speaker R Selvam, demanding proceedings be chaired by the Deputy Speaker. Despite protests, the Assembly expressed full confidence in the Speaker and passed various condolence resolutions for notable leaders.

Tensions flared at the Puducherry territorial Assembly as independent legislator Nehru, alias Kuppusamy, staged a protest during Wednesday's session, accusing Speaker R Selvam of partisan actions and demanding proceedings be chaired by the Deputy Speaker.

The disruption came despite the assembly's agenda proceeding with a condolence resolution by Chief Minister N Rangasamy. The resolution mourned the passing of leaders including former Puducherry Chief Minister M D R Ramachandran and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

The Speaker's decision to suspend Nehru did not impede the Assembly's business as it unanimously adopted a resolution expressing support for the Speaker. The session ended with tributes to other significant figures and a proposal to honor Ramachandran's legacy in his constituency.