Drama Unfolds in Puducherry Assembly Amidst Brief Session and Protests
The Puducherry Assembly session ended prematurely amidst protests from opposition members demanding longer meeting time to address pressing public issues. Following commotion led by opposition parties, the session lasted only 45 minutes. Despite protests, significant taxation and administrative bills were passed, alongside a resolution supporting GST reforms.
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The brief session of the Puducherry Assembly on Thursday witnessed dramatic scenes, concluding after a mere 45 minutes amid intense protests by opposition members.
Speaker R Selvam commenced the session with tributes to distinguished deceased figures, including Pope Francis and former Chief Ministers, before protests erupted from DMK and Congress MLAs demanding a more extended session to discuss critical issues.
Amid chaotic scenes, key business bills were adopted, including reformative GST resolutions praised by Chief Minister N Rangasamy, despite opposition absence.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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