CHENNAI: Manithaneya Jananayaga Katchi MLA M Thamimun Ansari on Monday urged the State government to issue BC certificates to converted Muslims hailing from socially and educationally backward backgrounds.
Participating in the debate on the Revised Budget 2026-27, Ansari said the government should enact a law during the ongoing Assembly session to provide certificates to eligible new converts to fight against the High Court's order nullifying it.
He also urged the government to consider constructing a new Assembly building with modern facilities in a circular design near the legislators' hostel, while respecting the heritage of the existing structure.
On NEET, Ansari questioned the denial of permission for a Dravidar Kazhagam campaign despite widespread opposition to the examination and criticised the deployment of police near Periyar Thidal. He said four students were on hunger strike in Chennai and urged the government to consider their demand for another Assembly resolution seeking exemption for Tamil Nadu.
Ansari also sought Indian citizenship for Sri Lankan Tamils or permission for them to return to countries of their choice, citing their prolonged stay in refugee camps.
He called for reconsideration of the Rasimanal dam project proposed during the Kamarajar regime as an alternative to the Mekedatu dispute and opposed offshore hydrocarbon projects.
He also sought measures to address salary, pension, and regularisation issues for Annamalai University employees, including the legal utilisation of part of its land to raise funds.
Ansari sought release of eligible life convicts who had completed 14 years, irrespective of caste or religion, and an Assembly resolution against amendments to foreign funding laws affecting educational, medical and social service institutions.