On day of Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget, DMK MLAs wear black over TVK-led government’s ‘failure’ on Cauvery issue
The Agri Budget was presented by Minister R. Vinoth, who waxed eloquent about Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and the TVK government
DMK legislators, led by Udhayanidhi Stalin, wore black shirts during the Agriculture Budget presentation in Tamil Nadu's Assembly on August 6, 2026. Their protest was directed at the ruling TVK government, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, for its perceived failure to secure Cauvery water and stop Karnataka from constructing a dam at Mekedatu.
The Budget was introduced by Agriculture Minister R. Vinoth, who began his speech by praising Chief Minister Vijay and the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government. Referring to the 'whistle' as the first raga produced by air, Vinoth said its majesty would endure even if heard only through its sound. However, DMK MLAs objected to Vinoth's long introductory remarks, prompting Speaker J.C.D.
Prabhakar to intervene and request the Minister to focus on the Budget speech. Speaker Prabhakar also greeted Dairy Development Minister Vijayalakshmi and Animal Husbandry Minister Kamali.
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