The Tamil Nadu Assembly experienced a heated exchange between the ruling DMK and the opposition TVK following a tragedy involving pilgrims in Nepal. The dispute began when School Education Minister Raj Mohan sought to deliver a comprehensive statement regarding the government's ongoing efforts to locate and assist the missing pilgrims.

According to reports, the Minister attempted to address the assembly before the opposition’s formal 'calling attention' motions regarding the disaster were officially taken up for discussion. This procedural move led to a confrontation on the floor, as opposition members challenged the government's approach to the matter. The disagreement highlights the tension between the ruling party’s desire to present its relief efforts proactively and the opposition's insistence on following established legislative protocols for addressing such crises. While the government maintains that its priority is the rescue operation, the opposition has signaled that the handling of the disaster in the assembly is a point of contention that warrants formal parliamentary scrutiny.