TN assembly session to begin on Jan 9

Mon, 26 December 2022

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The first session of the Tamil Nadu assembly in 2023 will commence on January 9 with the customary address by Governor RN Ravi, Speaker M Appavu said on Monday.

The governor's address and also the Assembly proceedings will be telecast live, he said.

There is likely to be a question and answer session. Speaking to reporters here, he said the assembly business advisory committee will meet on that day and decide the duration of the session.

Responding to a question on the seating arrangement for Udhayanidhi Stalin, who has been elevated as a Minister, Appavu said: "Yes, he has been allotted a chair meant for ministers as per assembly protocol." -- PTI

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