Nainar Nagenthran accuses TVK-led government of bringing ‘religious politics’ into Assembly
He says the Speaker’s constitutional position required him to remain above caste and religious considerations
BJP State president Nainar Nagenthran has accused the TVK government of introducing "religious politics" into the Tamil Nadu Assembly, expressing concern over the Speaker's personal religious affiliations and the involvement of ministers in religious discussions. Nagenthran criticized Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar for openly identifying with a specific religion and seeking reservation for a particular community, arguing that the Speaker should remain detached from caste and religious considerations.
The BJP leader also alleged that Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay had portrayed the TVK government as one that prioritized minorities, citing examples such as Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson beginning the budget presentation with a rosary and quoting Bible verses during the legislative session. Nagenthran emphasized that while he respects personal religious beliefs, bringing them into Assembly proceedings can potentially tarnish the dignity of the legislature and create an impression of favoring a specific religion.
He urged both the Speaker and TVK Ministers to maintain the neutrality and dignity of the House by avoiding personal caste and religious matters.
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