Archive · 27 May 2025
Jayalalithaa Walks Out of National Development Council Meeting
In 2012, Tamil Nadu's leader, Jayalalithaa, stormed out of a big meeting in Delhi where state leaders were discussing plans.
She was upset because she didn't get enough time to speak.
Other leaders were given a set amount of time, which Jayalalithaa felt was unfair, especially compared to others.
Some supported her, while others disagreed.
One person thought that the limited time for speaking was a good idea.
Jayalalithaa walked out of the National Development Council meeting in Delhi.
The meeting was to finalize the 12th Five Year Plan.
She was upset about the 10-minute time limit for speeches.
She accused the Centre of stifling the voice of Chief Ministers.
Her action received mixed responses from other political leaders.
- Who
- Jayalalithaa, other Chief Ministers, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
- What
- Jayalalithaa walked out of the National Development Council meeting
- When
- December 27, 2012
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- Jayalalithaa was upset over time restrictions imposed on speeches, which she felt was discriminatory.
Supporters of Jayalalithaa
Critics of Jayalalithaa
Fairness in Time Allocation
Supporters of Jayalalithaa
The time limit was necessary to ensure fairness for all speakers.
Critics of Jayalalithaa
The Center was stifling the voice of the Chief Ministers by limiting speaking time.
Justification of Action
Supporters of Jayalalithaa
Jayalalithaa's reaction was an exaggeration.
Critics of Jayalalithaa
Jayalalithaa’s actions were justified, the Centre was discriminatory.
- Event
- 57th National Development Council Meeting
- Date
- December 27, 2012
- Location
- Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
- Notable Figure
- Jayalalithaa
- Key Issue
- Time Limit for Speaking
