DMK, AIADMK spar in TN Assembly

Chennai, Feb 7 (PTI) Arch rivals DMK and AIADMK todaysparred in the Tamil Nadu Assembly following controversialremarks made by members against the chiefs of the respectiveparties, M Karunanidhi and J Jayalalithaa.

The dispute started when AIADMK member S S Krishnamoorthy,participating in the debate on interim budget, passed someremarks against DMK president and Chief Minister M Karunanidhibesides touching upon some other controversial issues.

His comments drew strong reactions from the Treasurybenches and more than one minister made counter-points againstJayalalithaa, which was objected to by the Opposition AIADMK.

Following noisy scenes, Speaker R Avudiyappan ordered theremarks made by either camps to be expunged.