J.C.D. Prabhakar has been elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, with Ravi Shankar chosen as the Deputy Speaker. This decision was made during the 17th Assembly session, which took place amidst a tense political atmosphere post the recent elections. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led coalition government, under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, is solidifying its position in the Assembly after securing 108 seats in the 234-member House.
The newly formed government, supported by various parties, is led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Cholavandan MLA Karuppiah was appointed Pro-tem Speaker before the first session of the new Assembly, where all newly elected legislators were sworn in. The session saw the formal assumption of office by Chief Minister Vijay, Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, ministers, and MLAs from different political parties.
The election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker was closely observed by political analysts against the backdrop of evolving political dynamics in Tamil Nadu. J.C.D. Prabhakar and Ravi Shankar were elected unopposed as no other candidates contested for the positions. The smooth conduct of the election is seen as a significant move towards ensuring stability in the Assembly’s functioning post-election.
AMMK MLA Kamaraj, during the Assembly discussion, extended support to the TVK government, expressing confidence in Chief Minister Vijay’s governance for the next five years. The proceedings in the Assembly were peaceful, with a close watch on developments within the ruling alliance and opposition parties by political circles.
