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According to a report from News7 Tamil, BJP leader Nainar Nagendran has publicly criticized the Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, JCD Prabhakar, regarding the recent arrest of a DMK MLA. Nagendran contends that the Speaker’s assertion—that his prior permission is not required for the arrest of a sitting legislator—constitutes a violation of established legislative rules and protocols.

The controversy centers on the procedural requirements surrounding the detention of elected representatives. While the Speaker reportedly maintains that the arrest falls outside the scope of his mandatory oversight, Nagendran has characterized this stance as an abdication of the Speaker's duty to protect the privileges of the House and its members. The disagreement highlights ongoing tensions between the ruling party and the opposition regarding the legal immunities afforded to members of the Legislative Assembly.

As of now, there has been no official statement from the Speaker’s office or the state government to address these specific allegations of procedural misconduct. The incident has sparked a broader debate within state political circles concerning the balance of power between law enforcement agencies and the legislative branch. Observers are now waiting to see if the matter will be raised formally during the next assembly session or if legal experts will be consulted to clarify the constitutional standing of the Speaker's authority in such arrest scenarios.