also referred to the Sarkaria Commission while criticising the DMK’s historical record. He alleged that commissions ranging from **7.5% to 10%** of certain tender values had been collected in the name of party funds. These were allegations presented by the Chief Minister and were not independently established through his Assembly speech, prompting strong objections from DMK members.

Udhayanidhi Stalin Demands Right to Reply

Leader of the Opposition **Udhayanidhi Stalin** sought permission to respond after Vijay’s allegations referred to the previous DMK government, former Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, Udhayanidhi and other former ministers. DMK legislators argued that serious accusations had been made against their party and leaders and that the opposition should therefore be given an opportunity to present its response inside the Assembly. The issue quickly became the central point of confrontation during the session. Udhayanidhi and other DMK MLAs continued demanding speaking time while government members and the Speaker attempted to continue the proceedings, resulting in further arguments and disruption in the House.

Speaker Refuses Permission to Speak

Speaker **J. C. D. Prabhakar** declined to allow Udhayanidhi Stalin to speak after the Chief Minister completed his reply. According to reports, the Speaker said DMK legislators had repeatedly disrupted the Chief Minister’s address and had attempted to create disorder during the proceedings. Interestingly, Chief Minister Vijay himself reportedly asked the Speaker to allow the opposition leader to speak, but the Speaker maintained his decision. DMK legislators strongly objected, arguing that denying them an opportunity to answer allegations directed against their leaders was unfair. The Speaker’s refusal intensified the confrontation and became the immediate trigger for the opposition’s protest inside the Assembly.

DMK MLAs Protest and Stage Walkout

Following the Speaker’s decision, DMK members moved towards the Well of the House, raised slogans and demanded that Udhayanidhi Stalin be permitted to reply. Reports said some members gathered near the Speaker’s chair and staged a protest as the disagreement continued. The Speaker subsequently directed Assembly marshals to deal with the disruption and attempted to move on with the scheduled business. Maintaining that their democratic right to respond had been denied, DMK legislators finally walked out of the Assembly. The walkout transformed an already heated debate into one of the most politically significant confrontations of the current Assembly session.

Udhayanidhi Criticises Vijay After Walkout

Speaking to reporters after leaving the Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin rejected Vijay’s allegations and accused the Chief Minister of using **“diversionary tactics.”** He argued that the government had failed to provide satisfactory answers to questions raised by the opposition regarding law and order. Udhayanidhi also criticised the Speaker for refusing him permission to respond to allegations concerning the previous DMK government and its senior leaders. The opposition maintained that the Chief Minister had shifted the focus from present governance issues to accusations concerning the former administration. The DMK indicated that it would continue challenging the government both inside and outside the legislature.

Walkout Deepens Tamil Nadu Political Battle

The Assembly walkout highlights the increasingly sharp confrontation between Chief Minister Vijay’s government and the opposition DMK. Vijay has attempted to position his administration around transparency, anti-corruption measures and changes in policing, while the DMK has focused its criticism on governance and law-and-order issues. Monday’s confrontation brought these competing narratives directly into the Assembly. The disagreement was no longer limited to policy questions but expanded to corruption allegations, legislative rights and political conduct. With Udhayanidhi Stalin leading the opposition challenge, the incident is likely to remain an important talking point in Tamil Nadu politics and could shape future Assembly debates between the two sides.

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