A heated confrontation erupted in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly today following remarks made by AIADMK member Thalavai Sundaram regarding DMK MLA Austin. The dispute was triggered when Sundaram questioned Austin’s political history, noting his past affiliations with various parties.
In response, DMK members staged a protest, leading to significant disruption in the house. DMK MLA K.N. Nehru condemned the remarks, asserting that only a minister or the Leader of the House should respond to matters concerning an MLA, and questioned why Sundaram was addressing the issue.

