Chennai, May 12: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay highlighted the significance of democratic traditions during a speech in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. This address coincided with the election of TVK legislator JCD Prabhakar as the Speaker without opposition.
In his remarks, Vijay recalled the crucial role of Speakers in England during the monarchy, who risked their lives to convey parliamentary decisions to the king. He noted, “It was the Speaker’s responsibility to inform the king of any proposal rejected by Parliament. In those days, kings had the authority to impose the death penalty, and Speakers sometimes faced severe punishment for relaying Parliament’s stance.”
He also referenced an old parliamentary tradition where newly elected Speakers hesitated to take their seats, being ceremonially escorted by leaders from both the ruling party and the opposition. “This tradition continues today as a symbol of democratic values,” Vijay stated.
The Chief Minister asserted that the Tamil Nadu Assembly should function as a center of democracy. He quoted former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln’s famous definition of democracy, stating that it is a government “of the people, by the people, and for the people.”
Vijay assured the Speaker of full support from all TVK legislators, emphasizing that even single-member parties should receive due recognition in the Assembly. “Every member in the Assembly is equal. Legislative traditions and democratic values must be upheld,” he added.
He further remarked that the government’s operations should be designed to benefit as many people as possible through welfare measures and governance initiatives.
Earlier in the day, JCD Prabhakar was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Assembly, while party legislator M. Ravi Shankar was elected as the Vice Speaker without any opposition.
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