TVK’s MV Karuppaiah sworn in as pro-tem Speaker of Tamil Nadu Assembly

Chennai: TVK legislator MV Karuppaiah, who was elected from the Sholavandan Assembly constituency, was sworn-in on Sunday as pro-tem Speaker.

In a simple function held at the Lok Bhavan, Karuppaiah was administered the oath by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.

Chief Minister Joseph C Vijay was present.


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Karuppaiah joined the TVK after quitting AIADMK. He was the AIADMK MLA representing Sholavandan (Reserved) during 2011-16.

The newly elected MLAs of the 234-member strong TN Assembly are set to take oath on Monday.

The election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker will be held on May 12, an official release said.