Independent legislator tries to oust Puducherry speaker R Selvam citing his functioning style
New Indian ExpressPUDUCHERRY: Political tensions have risen in the UT after another Independent legislator initiated moves to oust Speaker R Selvam, citing objections to his style of functioning. Following this, another Independent MLA P Angalane, a BJP supporter within the NDA, sent his notice through registered post to the Assembly Secretary on Friday citing similar reasons.The Assembly Secretariat has confirmed the receipt of Angalane’s notice. This is the first notice of a no-confidence motion against the Speaker in Puducherry Political dynamics and implications Currently, with only two Independent legislators backing the motion, Speaker Selvam’s position is not under immediate threat. “Selvam has dishonoured the Speaker’s constitutional position by violating rules and conventions over the last three-and-a-half years,” said Independent legislator Nehru.