Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar’s decision marks a throwback to the experience of 11 AIADMK MLAs in 2017-18
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Summary
The MLAs who faced the prospect of disqualification in 2017 were spared the proceedings in view of the then Speaker, P. Dhanapal, not going after them. The matter went to the Madras High Court that dismissed a plea for action against the legislators
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right