Archive · 22 Jan 2026
AIADMK walks out over poultry farmers' issue
The AIADMK party in Tamil Nadu, led by K Palaniswami, walked out of the state assembly.
They were upset because the government wouldn't let them talk about the problems of poultry farmers.
These farmers have been protesting for six months, asking for higher wages to cover rising costs.
The AIADMK leader said the government is not helping the farmers and is instead favoring private companies.
He also mentioned that there are issues with law and order and a disease called Chikungunya spreading in some areas.
The DMK government, led by Chief Minister M K Stalin, insists on a debate after officials provide a clear picture on the issue.
The DMK also accused the AIADMK of being intimidated by the BJP government.
The DMK claims to have solved the old pension scheme issue and not invoked draconian laws against protesting employees, while the AIADMK claims the government has not addressed the main demand of restoring the old pension scheme and belittled government staff during their rule.
AIADMK staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Assembly led by K Palaniswami.
The protest was against the DMK government's alleged suppression of opposition voices and handling of the poultry farmers' issue.
Poultry farmers have been protesting for six months demanding an increase in rearing wages from Rs 6.50 to Rs 20 per kg.
The DMK government insists on a debate after officials provide a clear picture on the issue, while the AIADMK demands immediate discussion.
The DMK and AIADMK have differing views on the language war, government employees' issues, and the handling of the poultry farmers' protest.
- Who
- AIADMK led by K Palaniswami
- What
- Staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Assembly
- When
- January 22
- Where
- Tamil Nadu Assembly, Chennai
- Why
- To protest the DMK government's handling of the poultry farmers' issue and alleged suppression of opposition voices
DMK
AIADMK
Language War
DMK
DMK seeks to revive the spirit of the 'Mozhi Por' (Language War) against the BJP government's suppression of Tamil Nadu.
AIADMK
AIADMK also commemorates the Mozhi Por but is accused by DMK of being intimidated by the BJP.
Poultry Farmers' Issue
DMK
DMK government insists on a debate after officials provide a clear picture on the issue.
AIADMK
AIADMK demands immediate discussion and accuses the government of favoring poultry owners over workers.
Government Employees' Issues
DMK
DMK claims to have solved the old pension scheme issue and not invoked draconian laws against protesting employees.
AIADMK
AIADMK claims the government has not addressed the main demand of restoring the old pension scheme and belittled government staff during their rule.
- Date
- January 22
- Location
- Tamil Nadu Assembly, Chennai
- Leader of Opposition
- K Palaniswami
- Number of Farmers Affected
- 40,000
- Number of Workers Affected
- Over 500,000
- Current Rearing Wage
- Rs 6.50 per kg
- Demanded Rearing Wage
- Rs 20 per kg
- Protest Duration
- 6 months
