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**Headline: Puducherry Assembly Passes Key Bills Amidst Opposition Protest Over Water Crisis**

**Puducherry, September 18, 2025:** The Puducherry Assembly passed several key legislations today, including the Puducherry Ease of Doing Business (Service Delivery) Bill, 2025, aimed at streamlining business procedures and improving service delivery in the Union Territory. The passage of these bills, however, was overshadowed by a heated protest from DMK and Congress legislators who were ultimately evicted from the Assembly.

The Opposition, led by DMK convenor R. Siva, demanded an extension of the Assembly session to address the pressing issue of drinking water shortages plaguing the region. The protest escalated when legislators entered the well of the House, prompting Speaker R. Selvam to order their removal.

Despite the disruption, the government successfully passed amendments to several bills, including those related to GST, municipalities, panchayats, and town planning. Chief Minister N. Rangasamy also moved a resolution praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership in revamping the GST system.

The Opposition continued their protest outside the Assembly following their eviction. The session was adjourned shortly after the bills were passed.

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