Archive · 7 Sep 2026
CM Vijay to Answer Opposition Law-and-Order Charges
Tamil Nadu’s Assembly is meeting again on Monday.
Chief Minister Joseph Vijay is expected to answer criticism from opposition lawmakers.
They say crime and safety problems have increased under the new government.
Udhayanidhi Stalin listed hundreds of alleged criminal incidents.
Edappadi K. Palaniswami also criticized the government’s handling of murders and robberies.
Vijay said he would answer all the questions raised.
He asked opposition members to stay and listen instead of walking out.
The Assembly will later discuss funding for several government departments.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay is scheduled to respond to Opposition allegations about the state’s law-and-order situation.
The Assembly will reconvene at 9:30 a.m. on Monday after a three-day break on September 4, 5 and 6.
Udhayanidhi Stalin alleged nearly 550 criminal incidents occurred during the government’s first 116 days, including murders and sexual-assault cases.
Edappadi K. Palaniswami accused the government of failing to curb murders, robberies and offences against women and children.
After Vijay’s reply, the Assembly will consider grants for Forest, Commercial Taxes, Stamps and Registration, and Environment and Climate Change departments.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, Opposition leaders Udhayanidhi Stalin and Edappadi K. Palaniswami, and members of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
- What
- The Chief Minister is scheduled to respond to Opposition allegations about law and order and policing in Tamil Nadu.
- When
- Monday, after the Assembly’s three-day break on September 4, 5 and 6; the sitting is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m.
- Where
- The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in Chennai.
- Why
- To address allegations about murders, sexual assaults, robberies, honour killings and other public-safety concerns raised during debate on police and fire-service grants.
Opposition criticism
Government response
Law-and-order record
Opposition criticism
Udhayanidhi Stalin and Edappadi K. Palaniswami said the government had failed to control murders, robberies and offences against women and children.
Government response
Chief Minister Joseph Vijay said he would provide a detailed response to every issue raised by Opposition members.
Reported criminal incidents
Opposition criticism
Udhayanidhi Stalin alleged that nearly 550 criminal incidents occurred during the government’s first 116 days, including murders, sexual assaults, police-related deaths and suspected honour killings.
Government response
The article does not provide the government’s response to the specific figures before Vijay’s scheduled Assembly reply.
Assembly conduct
Opposition criticism
The Opposition has previously criticized the government during debate, with the Chief Minister challenging DMK legislators to remain in the House rather than walk out.
Government response
Vijay is expected to use his reply to defend the government and announce additional measures concerning policing, public safety, and fire and rescue services.
- Chief Minister
- Joseph Vijay
- Assembly schedule
- The House is scheduled to reconvene at 9:30 a.m. on Monday.
- Opposition allegation
- Udhayanidhi Stalin claimed nearly 550 criminal incidents were reported during the government’s first 116 days.
- Reported figures cited
- The allegation included about 200 murders, more than 300 sexual-assault cases, eight police-related deaths and 10 suspected honour killings.
- Earlier debate
- The Assembly debated demands for grants for the Police and Fire and Rescue Services departments.
- Upcoming business
- The House will later consider grants for Forest, Commercial Taxes, Stamps and Registration, and Environment and Climate Change.
- Session length
- The current Assembly session has continued for 18 days.