MV Karuppaiah Sworn in as Pro-Tem Speaker of Tamil Nadu Assembly
TVK’s MV Karuppaiah sworn in as pro-tem Speaker of Tamil Nadu Assembly
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MV Karuppaiah, a legislator from the Sholavandan Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, was sworn in as the pro-tem Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The oath was administered by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, with Chief Minister Joseph C Vijay in attendance. The newly elected MLAs will take their oaths on Monday.
- 01MV Karuppaiah has been sworn in as pro-tem Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Assembly.
- 02The oath was administered by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.
- 03Karuppaiah was previously an MLA for the AIADMK before joining the TVK.
- 04The election for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker is scheduled for May 12.
- 05Newly elected MLAs will take their oaths on Monday.
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MV Karuppaiah, a member of the Tamil Nadu Vanniyar Kula Katchi (TVK) party, was sworn in as the pro-tem Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Assembly during a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Chennai. The oath was administered by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, with Chief Minister Joseph C Vijay present at the event. Karuppaiah previously served as an MLA for the AIADMK from the Sholavandan Assembly constituency from 2011 to 2016 before switching parties. The newly elected MLAs of the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly are set to take their oaths on Monday, while the election for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker will take place on May 12.
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The appointment of a pro-tem Speaker is crucial for the functioning of the Tamil Nadu Assembly, ensuring a smooth transition for newly elected members.
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