Tamil Nadu Assembly Oath-Taking Ceremony Features Memorable Moments
Tamil Nadu Assembly: from TVK Minister Keerthana not bringing election certificate to AIADMK MLA becoming emotional
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The oath-taking ceremony for the 17th Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu in Chennai on May 11, 2026, was marked by notable incidents, including TVK Minister S. Keerthana forgetting her election certificate and AIADMK MLA K. Mohan breaking down in emotion. Many MLAs faced procedural errors during the oath-taking process.
- 01TVK Minister S. Keerthana initially forgot her election certificate but later produced it to take her oath.
- 02AIADMK MLA K. Mohan became emotional during the ceremony, paying tribute to former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.
- 03Several MLAs failed to bring their election certificates, delaying their oath-taking.
- 04The ceremony featured greetings among leaders, including former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin.
- 05Many MLAs mistakenly read both formats of the oath instead of choosing one.
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The oath-taking ceremony of the 17th Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu in Chennai on May 11, 2026, was filled with memorable moments. TVK Minister S. Keerthana forgot to bring her election certificate, delaying her oath until she produced it later in the day. AIADMK MLA K. Mohan broke down in tears while paying homage to former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, repeatedly saying 'Amma' as he took his oath. Additionally, many newly-elected members failed to bring their election certificates, which led to procedural delays. The atmosphere was marked by camaraderie as leaders like former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin exchanged greetings. However, the ceremony also saw confusion, with several MLAs mistakenly reading both formats of the oath instead of selecting one, prompting reminders from the Assembly Secretary.
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The ceremony's procedural errors and emotional moments highlight the importance of preparation and the personal connections that MLAs have with their constituents and leaders.
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