The word ‘secular’ in TVK-led alliance’s name is a lie, alleges Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran criticized the TVK-led alliance for labeling itself 'secular' while accusing the Chief Minister of partisan behavior. He also condemned the Chief Minister's conduct in the Assembly and questioned the necessity of a new Secretariat complex.
Why it matters
The criticism highlights the intensifying ideological and political friction between the BJP and the ruling TVK government in Tamil Nadu.
BJP State president Nainar Nagenthran on Thursday (September 10, 2026) found fault with the TVK-led Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance in Tamil Nadu for calling itself “secular”, a day after the TVK allies formally gave their alliance a name.
“It is a big lie to call it a secular alliance. The Speaker comes with a rosary in his hand. Nothing wrong in quoting from the Bible, but has he quoted from the Bhagavad Gita or the Quran? No doubt the Chief Minister is a Christian. But is he the Chief Minister only for Christians or for all? How can we accept it if they call themselves secular but act in a partisan manner?” asked Mr. Nagenthran, while interacting with reporters in the party office in Chennai.
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