Uproar in Assembly: V Joy tells opposition, 'Keep such talk to yourself, not with me'

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The first day of the Assembly session witnessed significant uproar and commotion. The Leader of the Opposition, VD Satheesan, voiced sharp criticism against Speaker AN Shamseer after the latter asked, "Who is the Leader of the Opposition?" The question was posed when Mathew Kuzhalnadan refused to move away from the front of the Speaker's dais. Irked by this, Satheesan responded by accusing the Speaker of "immaturity" for making such an inquiry. The opposition, deeming the question an insult, boycotted the session in protest.

Meanwhile, V. Joy, MLA from Varkala and CPM Thiruvananthapuram District Secretary, also made fiery remarks during the question-and-answer session. In a heated exchange with an opposition member, Joy retorted, "Don't tell me such things. Keep such talk to yourself, not with me." Speaker Shamseer had to intervene to calm the situation, advising that if there was anything to be said, it should be done respectfully.

Tensions escalated when opposition members attempted to approach the Speaker's dais, leading to scuffles with the watch and ward staff. Opposition members Mathew Kuzhalnadan and Anwar Saadat, along with IC Balakrishnan, protested by holding a banner in front of the dais. The session quickly descended into chaos, forcing the Speaker to adjourn the Assembly for the day.