Murder of democracy: Narayanasamy says Speaker's ruling 'incorrect'

Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy. Credit: Facebook/@VNarayanasamiaicc

Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy met Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Monday and tendered his resignation.

His resignation came after his party lost the majority on the floor of the House.

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Narayanasamy told reporters that the Speaker's ruling was "incorrect".

He alleged that the BJP government at the Centre, N R Congress and AIADMK have succeeded in dislodging the ruling government by using voting power used by three nominated members.

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"This is the murder of democracy. The people of Puducherry and this country will teach them a lesson," he said.

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