If someone questions 'what's in a name?', Then he/she must have a look at the Tamil Nadu assembly proceedings Today.
DMK MLAs raised objection when AIADMK MLA PM Narasiman called DMK President M Karunanidhi by his name. Later, Other Opposition MLAs joined chorus with him and asked Speaker P Dhanapal if its okay to address a Former CM by his name. Then, Speaker told there is nothing wrong about it.
After which, DMK Lawmakers sought to know from Speaker if Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa could also be called by her name. Soon, Speaker replied CM can't be called by her name.
DMK Legislators launched a protest and staged a walkout. MK Stalin who is the Leader of the Opposition mentioned there is no rule preventing MLAs from calling CM by her name. He didn't mind saying that Speaker's order violates the existing rule book of the Assembly.
DMK MLAs raised objection when AIADMK MLA PM Narasiman called DMK President M Karunanidhi by his name. Later, Other Opposition MLAs joined chorus with him and asked Speaker P Dhanapal if its okay to address a Former CM by his name. Then, Speaker told there is nothing wrong about it.
After which, DMK Lawmakers sought to know from Speaker if Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa could also be called by her name. Soon, Speaker replied CM can't be called by her name.
DMK Legislators launched a protest and staged a walkout. MK Stalin who is the Leader of the Opposition mentioned there is no rule preventing MLAs from calling CM by her name. He didn't mind saying that Speaker's order violates the existing rule book of the Assembly.