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Nainar Nagenthran flays DMK government for ‘stopping' distribution of free textbooks to Tamil Associations outside State
BJP Tamil Nadu president Nainar Nagendran on Monday alleged that the DMK government, citing financial crunch, had stopped a four-decade old scheme of supplying free Tamil textbooks to Tamil associations outside the State. In a post on X, he alleged that the DMK government had splurged crores on empty advertisements and now cited a lack of funds to distribute Tamil textbooks free of cost to Tamil Associations outside the State. 'Is this what the Dravidian model's commitment to Tamil looks like? Is this the focus the Dravidian model has towards Tamil Development?' he wondered. 'If the DMK government truly cares about the growth of Tamil, beyond politics, it should immediately revoke its decision and continue the free distribution of textbooks to Tamil Associations outside the State,' he said.
The Hindu
03-08-2025
- Politics
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DMK-led alliance has lost public support, says Nainar Nagendran
The ruling DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu has lost its connect with the public and is functioning with internal contradictions, said Nainar Nagendran, State president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in Bhavani. Mr. Nagendran told journalists that law and order situation in the State had broken down and murders were reported frequently across districts. This was because of the growing prevalence of narcotics, including cannabis, that had spread to rural areas too, he alleged. Mr. Nagendran said property tax and electricity tariffs had seen significant rise. The DMK, before coming to power, had promised ₹1,000 per month for all women. 'They did not fulfil it earlier. But with elections approaching, they will give it now,' he claimed. Welfare programme events had become platforms for visible discord among the ruling party MPs and MLAs. 'There is no unity — not only within the DMK but also within its alliance. The government is functioning inconsistently and is focused solely on retaining power,' he said. Teacher vacancies remained unfilled despite the promises made in the DMK's election manifesto and temporary posts were not regularised. On seat-sharing with the AIADMK, he said the BJP's primary objective was to unseat the DMK government, and the number of seats would be announced ahead of the elections. Regarding former AIADMK coordinator O. Panneerselvam's allegation that he failed to respond to calls and letters seeking support to meet the Prime Minister, Mr. Nagendran said he was unaware of any such communication and had not received any letter.
The Hindu
18-07-2025
- Business
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Union Education Minister urges textile industry in TN to explore industry linkage opportunities with Odisha
The textile and apparel units in Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts should explore the ecosystem available in Odisha and the opportunities for industrial linkages, said Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan during his visit to the two districts on Friday. Following a meeting with the members of the Tiruppur Exporters' Association, he wrote on X, 'Learnt a lot about the knitwear, garment and textile industry. Also, received their valuable suggestions to further catalyse the textiles sector, boost exports and enhance employment and economic opportunities. 'Spoke about the readymade ecosystem of Odisha as a textile hub and opportunities for industrial linkages. Invited the entrepreneurs and apparel companies to expand in the textile hubs of Sambalpur and Odisha as well as create a new wave of entrepreneurship and socio-economic development in eastern India. Assured them of all the policy support to unlock the full potential of textile sector.' The Minister visited garments units at the Netaji Apparel Park and also addressed the women workers from Odisha who are employed at KPR Mills. Further, he had a meeting with representatives of educational institutions, industries, and engineering sector in the region on Friday morning in Coimbatore. He said on X that he had 'free-flowing conversations on several aspects of NEP 2020 like credit architecture, mother-tongue education and future-readiness. A prominent educational and industrial hub of our country, Coimbatore can become a national laboratory for mother-language based economic progress, prosperity and industrial advancements.' Speaking to press persons later, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State president Nainar Nagendran said that MSMEs in Tamil Nadu are impacted severely because of high power costs. When asked why there is no reaction from the Congress for the comments made by DMK MP Tiruchi Siva on former Chief Minister Kamaraj, Mr. Nagendran said Congress in Tamil Nadu is desperate to be a part of the DMK alliance and hence, it is quiet.
The Hindu
02-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Madurai city police books seven, including Annamalai, Nainar Nagendran for promoting religious enmity during ‘Murugan Bhakthargal Maanadu'
Under charges of promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, E3 Anna Nagar police have registered a case against seven people including BJP Tamil Nadu president Nainar Nagendran and former State BJP president K. Annamalai. Based on the complaint of advocate Vanchinathan that the 'Murugan Bhakthargal Maanadu' which was held recently in Madurai blatantly flouted the directions of Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, police booked seven people under various sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Quoting the court's order that the religious event should strictly adhere to matters pertaining faith and religion and should not deviate from the topic, Mr. Vanchinathan noted that the resolutions passed during the event and the topics the speakers spoke were completely political. They spoke about minority religions practiced in India were from foreign countries and also encouraged students to use religious symbols while attending schools, said FIR. The speakers at the event also spoke about the Uttar Pradesh government's bulldozer justice, among others. They were not just off the topic but were also against the secularism principle of the Indian Constitution and the direction of the Madras HC which permitted the event. Based on the complaints of the advocate, police booked Kadeshwara Subramaniyam of Hindu Front, Muthukumar, secretary of State Hindu Front, Bakthan, Vanniyarajan, south Indian RSS leader, Annamalai, Nainar Nagendran and Siravai Aathinam Kumarakurupa Swamy. They were booked under sections 196(1)(a) (promoting enmity between different groups on ground of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony), 299 (Deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs), 302 (Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings of any person), 353(1)(b)(statements conducing to public mischief) and 353(2)(punishment of imprisonment up to three years) of BNS.
Hans India
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
TN BJP to protest on July 1 demanding action against DMK MP Raja's 'uncivil' remarks
Chennai: Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran on Sunday announced statewide protests on July 1 to condemn what he called the crude and uncivil language used by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP A. Raja against Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a recent public meeting. The BJP state president reminded reporters that A. Raja had spent time in Delhi's Tihar Jail as a prime accused in the 2G spectrum allotment case, which the Comptroller and Auditor General once estimated to have caused a presumptive loss of Rs 1.76 lakh crore to the exchequer. Although Raja was acquitted by a trial court in 2017, appeals filed by federal agencies remain pending before the Delhi High Court. "Someone who has faced such serious charges should show greater humility, not hurl insults at constitutional authorities," the BJP leader said. Nagendran accused the ruling DMK of "turning a blind eye" to repeated instances of intemperate speech by its senior functionaries. "If the ruling party thinks it can speak without accountability, it is mistaken. Vitriol erodes democratic values and breeds public resentment," he warned, urging Chief Minister M. K. Stalin to rein in party colleagues. Under the schedule announced, seven parallel demonstrations will be held - one in each of the police districts carved out of the Chennai metropolitan area. Senior state office-bearers, district presidents and heads of the party's frontal organisations will lead the rallies, which are expected to draw "several thousand" workers, supporters and members of the public. Petitions demanding legal proceedings against A. Raja will be submitted to local authorities at every venue. The BJP has already lodged a formal complaint with the Chennai Police Commissioner, seeking registration of a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. Nainar Nagendran hinted at an "escalated agitation calendar" if no action follows. "Should the DMK persist with this anarchic style, the BJP will be forced to mount sustained protests," he said. DMK leaders were not immediately available for comment at the time of filing this report.
