Political Parties Challenge AIADMK Rebels' Ministerial Appointments in Tamil Nadu
VCK, DMDK oppose min posts for AIADMK rebels
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In Tamil Nadu, VCK MP D Ravikumar and DMDK general secretary Premallatha Vijayakant have opposed the potential appointment of AIADMK rebel MLAs as ministers. They argue that such actions would undermine political ethics and call for transparency regarding the rebels' support for the ruling government.
- 01D Ravikumar emphasized that the AIADMK MLAs who supported the government during the trust vote could face disqualification under the anti-defection law.
- 02Ravikumar referenced a Supreme Court ruling stating that only AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami can appoint the party whip.
- 03He suggested that the only ethical way for the rebel MLAs to join the ministry would be to resign and seek re-election.
- 04Premallatha Vijayakant criticized the government for lack of transparency and called for open support from the AIADMK rebels.
- 05She urged the Chief Minister to clarify that there was no 'horse-trading' involved in the trust vote.
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In Chennai, VCK MP D Ravikumar has voiced strong opposition to the potential induction of AIADMK rebel MLAs into the Tamil Nadu cabinet. He cautioned Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay against offering ministerial positions to these MLAs, who supported the government during a recent trust vote. Ravikumar warned that such appointments could raise significant questions regarding political morality and ethical standards. He pointed out that the 25 AIADMK MLAs who voted in favor of the government may be subject to disqualification under the anti-defection law. Citing a Supreme Court ruling, he stated that only AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami possesses the authority to appoint the party whip. Although the court clarified that MLAs facing disqualification can still be appointed as ministers, Ravikumar insisted that legality should not be the only consideration in matters of constitutional morality. He proposed that the rebel MLAs should resign and seek a fresh mandate if they wish to join the ministry. Additionally, DMDK general secretary Premallatha Vijayakant called for transparency from the government regarding the AIADMK rebels' support, emphasizing the need for open political practices to gain public trust.
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The opposition to the appointment of rebel MLAs could influence the political landscape in Tamil Nadu, affecting governance and public trust in the ruling party.
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