by The suspension followed disruptions caused by the AIADMK members who were demanding an adjournment to discuss the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy that took place on June 18 which resulted in at least 60 deaths, more than 110 people being treated in various hospitalsAssembly speaker M Appavu ordered the mass evic tion of AIADMK MLAs shortly after the session began Led by party general secretary Palaniswami the AIADMK legislators dressed in black shirts as a mark of protest shouted slogans, first day of the sessionPalaniswami speaking to reporters claimed the party was not given an opportunity to discuss the increasing death toll despite submitting a notice for adjournmentHe accused speaker Appavu of engaging in politics, govt of suppressing the oppositions voice
Published in The Times of India (Online) (27.06.2024)

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