Live | DMK hunger strike protest: Madras High Court asks petitioners to submit video of ruckus in Tamil Nadu Assembly

DMK leaders began hunger strike protest against forcible eviction of MLAs from Tamil Nadu Assembly during vote of confidence on February 18.

The protest decision was taken by party working president M K Stalin after consulting with party MLAs.

Days before, DMK had appealed Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao to 'nullify' the vote of confidence won by Edappadi K. Palaniswami.

Earlier, there were incidents of violence inside state assembly followed  by violent protests Tamil Nadu Assembly before crucial vote of confidence by Edapady Palanisamy government.

Stalin had told media that his party members were allegedly beaten up and forcefully evicted from the house.

Here are the Live updates:

DMK couln't find fault in the ruling party as they kept quiet, hence they're targetting the Speaker: Panrutti Ramachandran, AIADMK pic.twitter.com/EvzKRZaC7K

— ANI (@ANI_news) February 22, 2017

Have proof that AIADMK MLAs were kept at Golden Bay resort for 11 days& also that many filed complaint about being caged: Advocate K. Balu pic.twitter.com/auese3hvGi

— ANI (@ANI_news) February 22, 2017

#11:37 AM

Secret ballot is against anti-defection law: Panrutti Ramachandran, Senior AIADMK leader while addressing the media

There is no secret ballot in parliament and assembly, only during elections it is followed: Panrutti Ramachandran, Senior AIADMK leader pic.twitter.com/4xUQfZYXVR

— ANI (@ANI_news) February 22, 2017

#11:20 AM

In DMK petition challenging Tamil Nadu CM's trust vote win case, Madras High Court adjourns case till Monday; asks petitioners to submit video of ruckus in Tamil Nadu Assembly

#11:05 AM

DMK had an inconsistent stand on vote of confidence: AIADMK party headquarter

#11:00 AM

AIADMK dismisses allegations of unfair floor test

#9:05 AM

Trichy (Tamil Nadu): DMK begins its hunger strike protest over ruckus that took place in Tamil Nadu Assembly. MK Stalin also present pic.twitter.com/PKseoSNmJ5

— ANI (@ANI_news) February 22, 2017