Nainar Nagenthran accuses TVK-led government of bringing ‘religious politics’ into Assembly
BJP leader Nainar Nagenthran has criticized the TVK-led government for allegedly introducing religious politics into the Tamil Nadu Assembly. He argues that the Speaker and ministers are compromising the neutrality of the legislature by emphasizing their personal religious identities.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing tensions regarding the separation of religious expression and secular governance in Indian state politics.
BJP State president Nainar Nagenthran has accused the TVK government of allowing “religious politics” to enter the Tamil Nadu Assembly, alleging that the dignity and neutrality of the House were being compromised.
In a post on social media platform X , Mr. Nagenthran criticised Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar for openly identifying with a particular religion and, while occupying the Speaker’s chair, seeking reservation for a section of that religious community.
He said the Speaker’s constitutional position required him to remain above caste and religious considerations.
Mr. Nagenthran also alleged that Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay had, since assuming office, projected the TVK government as one that prioritised minorities.
Referring to Ministers bringing religious references into Assembly proceedings, he said that Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson had arrived with a rosary while presenting the budget, spoken about his Christian faith and quoted Bible verses in the House.
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