CHENNAI: A sharp political debate broke out in the Tamil Nadu Assembly after Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin announced that 59 DMK MLAs would voluntarily decline state-provided official cars, pointing to the state’s tight financial condition.Stalin urged the administration to scrutinize election affidavits and restrict government transport allocations strictly to economically disadvantaged or needy legislators to prevent unnecessary public spending.The move triggered a heated exchange with the ruling administration. Defending the measure, the Public Works department minister stated that providing official vehicles to all lawmakers is essential for enabling efficient travel across constituencies and ensuring accessible governance for citizens.
