On 16th February 2017, Edappadi Palanisamy, the faction of “
V K Sasikala
,” became the 13th Chief Minister of Tamilnadu. On 18th February, the cabinet of EPS underwent a Floor Test to prove its majority. When “
O Panneerselvam
” and team requested for the secret ballot, the Speaker Dhanapal didn’t agree with it. DMK party led by “
M K Stalin
,” protested against the decision of the Speaker and requested for a secret ballot. Following the commotion, the speaker sent out the opposition party and conducted voice voting, which ended up with the success of EPS team. As the opposition parties are forcedly sent out, DMK announced that they would be undergoing a fasting protest till they get the solution for this issue. Indian Muslim League, the alliance party lead KMK Khader Moideen announced that they would be accompanying DMK in the protest.