Tamil Nadu assembly speaker M Appavu defends the state government's flood relief work in Chennai and highlights the appreciation received from the central government. He emphasizes the dedication of the relief workers and urges for immediate funds from the Centre.
Speaker, Deputy Speaker assume charge
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Matter of pride that both of them were elected unopposed.
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Matter of pride that both of them were elected unopposed.
DMK legislators M. Appavu and K. Pitchandi were on Wednesday elected unopposed as Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively of the 16th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, and they assumed charge in the House.
As per tradition, Leader of the House Duraimurugan and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami escorted the Speaker to the historic chair in the makeshift Assembly at Kalaivanar Arangam on Wallajah Salai, Chennai.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said it was a matter of pride that both of them were elected unopposed. Several Speakers in the past were from the southern districts, and Mr. Appavu too was from the south, he said, expressing hope that he too would leave a legacy for himself. He said DMK members would face opinions with counter-opinions and their actions would not be arrogant bu