Thambidurai and the conflict of interest
August 18, 2014  13:20
M Thambidurai's promotion as Deputy Speaker is likely land in legal litigation since he has continued as Propaganda Secretary of AIADMK and according to BJP circles this is a conflict of interest. There is buzz in Delhi circles that some MPs are keen to move a privilege motion in Parliament against Thambidurai if he continues as propaganda secretary.

These MPs quote Lok Sabha rule books and consequently, the AIADMK is in a tight spot. As a presiding officer, such conflict of interest will hinder justice inside the Lok Sabha.

There are two options -- Thambidurai may resign as Propaganda Secretary or the Jayalalithaa government may replace him as propaganda secretary.
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