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The Hindu
12 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
The BJP can't win in Tamil Nadu by showcasing Lord Murugan, says CPI State secretary Mutharasan
Communist Party of India (CPI) State secretary R. Mutharasan said on Tuesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) could not gain ground in Tamil Nadu by invoking Lord Murugan. Speaking at the launch of the logo for the CPI's 26th State Conference, to be held in Salem from August 15 to 18, Mr. Mutharasan said a special seminar, Velga Jananayagam, Veelga Fascism, would take place on the evening of August 16. INDIA bloc leaders, including DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, are expected to take part in it. CPI national secretary D. Raja and other senior leaders are to take part at the conference that will discuss national and international political developments and pass political resolutions. Asked about BJP leaders claiming that parties in the DMK-led alliance would switch sides, Mr. Mutharasan said the DMK-led coalition was based on ideology and not on electoral considerations. 'The alliance has successfully contested in two Lok Sabha and other elections. It will remain a strong ideological front,' he said. Criticising the BJP's recent strategies, he said, 'The BJP, which has failed to win over the Tamil Nadu electors on various issues, is now trying to capitalise on Lord Murugan. The conference of Lord Murugan devotees held in Madurai resembled a political event promoting Hindu unity and calling for the dissolution of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department.' He added that the BJP's religious appeals did not yield any result even in Ayodhya in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, suggesting that they were unlikely to succeed in Tamil Nadu either. Mr. Mutharasan alleged that the Madurai conference disrespected iconic Dravidian leaders such as Periyar E.V. Ramasamy and C.N. Annadurai. He criticised AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami for extending his wishes to the event, claiming that the AIADMK's alliance with the BJP was due to 'political compulsion'. As for seat-sharing with the DMK for the 2026 Assembly election, Mr. Mutharasan said such matters would be discussed at the appropriate time. 'Every party naturally wants more seats, but there is no issue within the DMK-led alliance. Chief Minister Stalin is administering the State excellently; he has even surpassed his father M. Karunanidhi. He is firm in his ideological stance, and all parties in the alliance appreciate his leadership,' he said. Regarding the possibility of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) joining the DMK-led alliance, Mr. Mutharasan said it was up to Mr. Stalin, the alliance leader, to make such decisions.
Hans India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
TN CPI comes out against President's SC reference, calls it unconstitutional
Chennai: Communist Party of India (CPI) Tamil Nadu state secretary R. Mutharasan has strongly criticised President Droupadi Murmu's recent move to refer a set of questions to the Supreme Court regarding the deadline for Governors and the President to decide on Bills passed by state legislatures. He termed the action 'unconstitutional' and 'detrimental to the federal spirit' of the country. Mutharasan said that the Tamil Nadu government had already fought a legal battle in the Supreme Court against the delay in the assent of Bills by the Governor. He pointed out that the Supreme Court had, in its judgment, laid down clear guidelines on timeframes for constitutional authorities like Governors and the President to act on such Bills. 'Based on the Tamil Nadu government's petition, the Supreme Court pronounced a historic judgment setting deadlines for decision-making on state legislation. The verdict was welcomed across the nation as a significant step toward preserving democratic governance. It is, therefore, surprising and inexplicable that the President has now referred 14 questions to the apex court seeking clarity on the same issue,' he said. Mutharasan alleged that the move was politically motivated and influenced by the Union government. 'It is evident that the Union government is guiding the President to make this reference, which directly undermines the Supreme Court's authority and disrupts the federal balance,' he said. Calling the act a clear violation of the Constitution, Mutharasan warned that it could set a dangerous precedent. He urged all democratic forces across the country to unite and oppose such actions. 'This is not just a legal or political issue - it is a threat to our constitutional democracy. People's movements must be built to resist such attempts that weaken the rights of state governments and the voice of the people,' he added. Mutharasan's remarks come amid growing criticism from opposition parties over the Centre's alleged attempts to centralise power through gubernatorial offices.
