Chennai: Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretary Srinivasan has resigned suddenly, even though his service extension was said to be valid until September. Multiple claims about the backdrop to his exit have surfaced, according to Assembly Secretariat sources.
Srinivasan is described as a seasoned official who rose through the Assembly’s news division and became well-versed in House rules. Sources say he played a key role in ensuring smooth proceedings during sensitive moments such as confidence-related votes and the passage of Bills, serving under both AIADMK and DMK governments.
The sources further claim that after the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government assumed office, it faced a situation where it had to prove its majority. They say a section of the AIADMK extended support to TVK, and Srinivasan conducted the voting process without procedural issues.
According to the same sources, Srinivasan also offered guidance on how the Chief Minister and ministers should proceed, which allegedly did not go down well with the Chief Minister’s adviser and two ministers. They claim he was treated with disrespect, including being addressed in the singular by one minister, leading to his decision to resign.
The sources also allege that the matter was kept from Chief Minister Vijay. No official statement has been cited in the source report regarding these claims.
