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Tamil Nadu Assembly erupts as CM Vijay slams DMK over Sarkaria Commission and Veeranam scandal
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 02:34 PM
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A heated confrontation unfolded in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly when Chief Minister Vijay accused the ruling DMK of misusing the Sarkaria Commission findings and being linked to the Veeranam water‑project controversy.
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly witnessed a volatile session on Monday as Chief Minister Vijay launched a pointed attack on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). He invoked the findings of the Sarkaria Commission, alleging that the DMK had ignored its recommendations in matters of federal‑state relations.
Vijay further linked the ruling party to the Veeranam water‑project scandal, claiming that irregularities and financial mismanagement had plagued the scheme. Opposition members responded with sharp retorts, accusing the chief minister of politicising a technical commission for partisan gain.
The debate escalated into a series of interruptions, with members shouting and demanding order. Speaker’s interventions were required to restore decorum, but the atmosphere remained charged as both sides vied to dominate the narrative.
Analysts note that the episode underscores deepening political friction in the state, with the DMK government facing heightened scrutiny over its handling of water resources and inter‑governmental relations.
No immediate resolution was reached, and the assembly is expected to reconvene later in the week to address pending legislative business.
Vijay further linked the ruling party to the Veeranam water‑project scandal, claiming that irregularities and financial mismanagement had plagued the scheme. Opposition members responded with sharp retorts, accusing the chief minister of politicising a technical commission for partisan gain.
The debate escalated into a series of interruptions, with members shouting and demanding order. Speaker’s interventions were required to restore decorum, but the atmosphere remained charged as both sides vied to dominate the narrative.
Analysts note that the episode underscores deepening political friction in the state, with the DMK government facing heightened scrutiny over its handling of water resources and inter‑governmental relations.
No immediate resolution was reached, and the assembly is expected to reconvene later in the week to address pending legislative business.