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Politics
JCD's Prabhakar Elected Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker
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🗓 03 Aug 2026, 06:06 AM
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JCD legislator Prabhakar has won the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker post in a recent election.
JCD legislator Prabhakar has been elected as the new Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, following a vote held by the 234‑member house.
The election saw Prabhakar secure a majority of votes, reflecting the support of his party and allied legislators within the assembly.
As Speaker, he will preside over assembly sessions, ensure orderly conduct of business and maintain neutrality during debates.
Prabhakar succeeds the previous speaker, whose term ended earlier this year, and is expected to guide the assembly through its forthcoming legislative agenda.
The election saw Prabhakar secure a majority of votes, reflecting the support of his party and allied legislators within the assembly.
As Speaker, he will preside over assembly sessions, ensure orderly conduct of business and maintain neutrality during debates.
Prabhakar succeeds the previous speaker, whose term ended earlier this year, and is expected to guide the assembly through its forthcoming legislative agenda.