Tamil NaduWednesday, 9 September 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu Assembly: opposition got more speaking time in 2026 session, says Speaker
Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar said opposition members were allotted more time than ruling party members in key Assembly debates.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly budget session, Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar said opposition members were given more speaking time than ruling party members in the Governor’s address, budget debate and demand-for-grants discussions.
Key specifics
- The statement was made during the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly session.
- The debates covered the Governor’s address, the budget and demand-for-grants.
- Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar highlighted the time allocation in 2026.
- The Assembly session also saw 11 Bills passed before adjournment.
- The session was later adjourned sine die after the reports were read.
Exam lens
Legislative procedure, speaking time, opposition rights, 17th Tamil Nadu Assembly, 11 Bills — a TNPSC-style question on Assembly functioning and recent state governance.