General Elections 2006

The General Election to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly was held on 8th May, 2006 to all 234 Constituencies in the State. The Democratic Progressive Alliance (DPA) led by Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi ,Leader of  Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) obtained a majority in the elections winning 163 of the 234 seats.

Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi, elected from Chepauk Constituency, was elected as Leader of D.M.K. Legislature Party.  His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu invited him to form the Government.  H.E. the Governor administered oath of office and secrecy to Hon. Kalaignar M. Karunanithi, as Chief Minister and to his Cabinet colleagues at a function held at Nehru Indoor Stadium on 13th May 2006.

Pro-tem Speaker

Thiru D. Sudarssanam, elected from Poonamallee Constituency was appointed as Speaker Pro-tem by His Excellency the Governor.  He took oath before H.E the Governor at 5.00 PM on 16th May 2006, at Raj Bhavan, Guindy..

The First Session of the 13th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly commenced on 17th May 2006. Hon'ble Chief Minister, Hon'ble Ministers and Members of the 13th Assembly took oath as Member of Legislative Assembly before the Pro-tem Speaker at the Assembly Chamber, Secretariat, on the same day. (view slide show and picture gallery)

Filing of Nominations

Thiru R. Avudaiappan, elected from Ambasamudram Constituency and Thiru V.P. Duraisamy, from Sankari constituency have filed their nominations for the post of Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively on 18th May, 2006.

Election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker

At the Assembly meeting held on 19th May 2006 the House unanimously elected Thiru R. Avudaiappan, as Speaker and Thiru V.P. Duraisamy, as Deputy Speaker.

--More pictures at Picture Gallery