Opposition must unite to dismantle DMK government: Nainar Nagendran

Tamil Nadu BJP president calls for Opposition unity against DMK government, addresses various political issues and alliances.

All Opposition parties in the State, including actor Vijay’s party, must come together to remove the DMK government, citing deteriorating law and order, rising drug use among students, and financial burdens on citizens, said Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran.

“Property tax rates and electricity charges have become unbearable. All Opposition parties must unite to dislodge the DMK government,” he said while meeting with the media persons here on Wednesday.

Mr. Nagendran also clarified that the BJP does not interfere in the internal affairs of any political party. Responding to allegations of BJP involvement in the recent internal rift within the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), he said, “Not just the PMK, the BJP will not intervene in the internal matters of any party.”

On the status of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu, he said both O. Panneerselvam and T.T.V. Dhinakaran are already part of the alliance. “I believe all NDA constituents will work together with former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami, who is also part of the alliance,” he said.

On the ongoing sexual harassment case involving a student of Anna University, Mr. Nagendran said, “The public is still asking, ‘Who is that sir?’ The police have not conducted a proper investigation. While I will not comment on the court’s verdict, the Chief Minister must clarify the issue and respond to public concerns.”

When asked about Congress State president K. Selvaperunthagai’s statement suggesting that PMK and DMDK should join the DMK-led alliance, Mr. Nagendran dismissed it as a personal opinion. “There are still 10 months left for the elections. We will consider talks regarding PMK and DMDK joining the NDA,” he said.

On actor Kamal Haasan’s recent remarks about the origin of the Kannada language, Mr. Nagendran said, “If he had spoken only about Tamil, everyone would have supported him. But linking it to other languages is unacceptable.”