In boost for OPS, 1 Palaniswami-camp MLA boycotts floor test
February 18, 2017 08:52
Tamil Nadu is facing its first floor test in 30 years. After non-stop frenzy since O Panneerselvams Marina revolt, the scene has now shifted to the Assembly where Edappadi K. Palaniswami is seeking a trust vote. The lone IUML member has decided to oppose the motion.
Of the AIADMKs official strength of 134, there are 11 dissidents including former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam. Former Chennai Police Commissioner R Natraj, the AIADMKs Mylapore constituency MLA, decided to throw in his lot with Panneerselvam.
Coimbatore North MLA Arun Kumar by-passes floor test, returns to his constituency. He has also resigned his Coimbatore district secretary post. With his boycott, Edappadi Palaniswami camp has 122 MLAs.
Nonetheless, the AIADMK whip S Rajendiran issued a directive to all party MLAs to attend the Assembly and vote in favour of the motion.
Of the AIADMKs official strength of 134, there are 11 dissidents including former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam. Former Chennai Police Commissioner R Natraj, the AIADMKs Mylapore constituency MLA, decided to throw in his lot with Panneerselvam.
Coimbatore North MLA Arun Kumar by-passes floor test, returns to his constituency. He has also resigned his Coimbatore district secretary post. With his boycott, Edappadi Palaniswami camp has 122 MLAs.
Nonetheless, the AIADMK whip S Rajendiran issued a directive to all party MLAs to attend the Assembly and vote in favour of the motion.