New Delhi, Feb 25: AIADMK and DMK members on Wednesday clashed in the Rajya Sabha on the issue of attack on lawyers by police in Tamil Nadu, with Jayalalithaa`s party demanding dismissal of the M Karunanidhi government.
Alleging that advocates were brutally attacked by policemen, K Malaisamy (AIADMK) said during Zero Hour that the state government has lost control over its police. Even the Chief Minister was sounding helpless and saying that he was not able to control them, Malaisamy said.
"The Tamil Nadu government has become useless, ineffective and defunct," he said demanding its dismissal.
This triggered strong protests from members of the archrival DMK, including Union Minister A Raja.
Spearheading the DMK counter-attack, T Siva contended that the matter was sub-judice and could not be raised in the
House.
However, Deputy Chairman K Rahman Khan observed that the notice was admitted by the Chairman.
Through another mention, Brinda Karat (CPI-M) expressed concern over the killing of three government officials in Manipur allegedly by NSCN factions and said the unified command has failed to control violence unleashed by warring Naga outfits.
P Madhu (CPI-M) alleged that financial laws, like FEMA, were being violated by a number of companies in Andhra Pradesh, leading to a serious situation.
Another member from Andhra Pradesh, M V Mysura Reddy (TDP) said that `Mauritius route` was being used by these companies for money laundering purposes.
Nandi Yellaiah (Cong) said there was strong resentment
among scheduled caste people in Andhra Pradesh as only certain
sections were getting reservation benefits.
N Balaganga (AIADMK) drew attention of the government
towards five railway projects in the state and rued that the
state government was not giving its 50 per cent share for
implementation of the projects.
Sabir Ali (LJP) alleged that certain irregularities were
committed in giving license to `Swan` telecom company.
Bureau Report
