The DMK raised objections to the bill in the house after it was introduced. “We are strongly opposing the draft which provides Salary hike for MLA's. At the time of the crisis if this govt passes the bill, people will laugh at us,” DMK working president MK Stalin said.

Reiterating the DMK’s stance on the issue, TTV Dhinakaran said: “I oppose 100 percent hike to MLAs. If it is a reasonable percentage it's fine. This is unnecessary when state is facing severe problems. I think this has been done to keep MLAs in good books in present situation”.