It is stated that the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has witnessed heated arguments between the treasury benches and the Opposition over a host of issues ranging from the serious to relatively petty ones and as a result, the proceedings have been disrupted and certain pressing people’s issues have been given the go-by.
It is stated that in the last two decades, the proceedings of the House have mostly centered on individual leaders and the rise of this personality-centric culture has replaced principled debates and the members of different parties are keen on being in the good books of their respective leaders.
Meanwhile the Dravidian historian K Thirunavukkarasu feels that debates, such as the recent clash between the ruling and Opposition benches on whether it was proper to call the Chief Minister or DMK president by name is unwarranted.
The PMK leader S. Ramadoss has recalled an incident to illustrate how late Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai conducted himself in the face of stringent criticism, when responding to Congress leader K. Vinyagam’s jibe that “your days are numbered” and Anna retorted his steps are measured.
