Tumultuous scenes in Tamil Nadu Assembly as CM Vijay attacks DMK invoking Sarkaria Commission, Veeranam scandal

Tumultuous scenes in Tamil Nadu Assembly as CM Vijay attacks DMK invoking Sarkaria Commission, Veeranam scandal

During a heated session in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Vijay deviated from his prepared remarks, invoking the Sarkaria Commission and the Veeranam water‑project controversy while accusing DMK leaders of nepotism. In response, DMK legislators surrounded the Speaker and staged a sit‑in protest, escalating tensions within the chamber. The episode reflected deep political rifts ahead of upcoming elections.