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Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran has called for all anti-DMK parties to unite under the NDA alliance. During a tribute ceremony for freedom fighter Theeran Chinnamalai, Nagendran emphasized the need for opposition parties to collaborate against the DMK. He also commented on Karunanidhi's memorial design, suggesting it reveals a hidden spiritual side. The statement comes amid ongoing political tensions and competing narratives about Tamil Nadu's political landscape.

Key Points: Nagendran Calls for Anti-DMK Parties to Unite Under NDA

  • BJP seeks to unite opposition parties against DMK
  • Nagendran honors freedom fighter Theeran Chinnamalai
  • Criticizes Karunanidhi memorial design
  • Responds to DMK leader's criticism
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'All parties that oppose DMK should come together under NDA': Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran

Tamil Nadu BJP chief advocates NDA alliance, pays tribute to freedom fighter Theeran Chinnamalai while criticizing DMK's political stance

"For the welfare of Tamil Nadu, all parties that oppose the DMK and share similar values should come together under the NDA - Nainar Nagendran"

Chennai, April 17

Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran paid floral tribute to freedom fighter Theeran Chinnamalai on his death anniversary at his statue and portrait in Chennai's Guindy. All the BJP leaders raised slogans praising freedom fighter Theeran Chinnamalai.

Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran said, "Today, the BJP paid floral tributes to Theeran Chinnamalai, a great freedom fighter who bravely fought against the British. His family members are now part of the BJP. Theeran used heavy weapons because he was physically strong. In the same way, Prime Minister Modi is strongly fighting against issues."

When asked about the alliances and coalition government, Nagendran said, "As our Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, the NDA alliance has already been formed. He will share more details. I request the media not to create confusion or division within the NDA with unnecessary questions."

On whether NTK leader Seeman will join NDA, Nagendran said, "In my view, for the welfare of Tamil Nadu, all parties that oppose the DMK and share similar values should come together under the NDA."

The Tamil Nadu BJP Chief also criticised the Gopuram-like design for Karunandihi's memorial and said that it proved that the former TN CM did believe in God.

"It's common to pray and show respect to loved ones who have passed. I'm not sure if temple-like designs should be placed at memorials, but I feel that this act shows that Karunanidhi believed in God privately. That could be why Sekar Babu included a temple-style structure at his memorial," Nagendran said on Minister Sekar Babu's floral Gopuram design at Karunanidhi's memorial.

Meanwhile, DMK leader TKS Elangovan on Thursday said that people are not going to elect the BJP-AIADMK alliance.

Speaking to ANI, DMK leader TKS Elangovan said, "People are not going to elect the BJP-AIADMK alliance... It is a well-known fact because the BJP is committing anti-Tamil activities. They are against the Tamils... They are opposed to any welfare measure for the Tamils..."

He further spoke on the statement of Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagenthiran, "They want to remove DMK and come to power, which is not going to happen. They have to do something against the incumbent government, which is doing well for the people, and people like the government... Even the AIADMK will not talk about the BJP government in the centre, state autonomy, or the Tamils. They will not say anything that their founder leaders spoke..."

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Interesting to see BJP paying tribute to Theeran Chinnamalai. History belongs to all of us, regardless of political affiliation. But comparing him to PM Modi seems like a stretch? 🤔
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Priya M.
The unity call makes sense politically, but will voters really accept such alliances? Tamil Nadu has always had its own political identity. Let's see how this plays out!
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Karthik S.
Respectfully disagree with the memorial criticism. Architecture is art - whether it resembles a gopuram or not shouldn't be politicized. Let people honor their leaders as they wish.
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Anitha R.
Theeran Chinnamalai was a true warrior! Good to see him being remembered. But politicians should focus more on current issues facing Tamil Nadu rather than just alliance talks.
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Saravanan V.
"Don't create confusion with unnecessary questions" - that statement itself creates more questions than answers! Transparency is important in democracy.
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Meena L.
Interesting times in TN politics! But can we please have less mudslinging and more policy discussions? That's what voters actually care about. 🙏

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