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- Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran has demanded the removal of a Vinayagar idol allegedly designed in the likeness of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
- Nagendran said religious figures should not be used for individual political promotion or publicity.
- The BJP leader has sought action against those responsible for the controversial idol displayed during Vinayagar Chaturthi celebrations.
- Nagendran has also questioned Chief Minister Vijay’s recent London visit and sought details about its purpose and investment meetings.
- The Tamil Nadu BJP chief has criticized the proposed ₹1,200-crore secretariat and Assembly complex at Pattinapakkam.
- BJP has announced that it will support AIADMK candidates in the upcoming Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly bypolls.
- The two Tamil Nadu bypolls are scheduled for October 6, with counting on October 9.
- Nagendran has accused the ruling TVK of creating circumstances that led to the bypolls, an allegation the ruling side would contest.
- Tamil Nadu politics remains increasingly competitive as the BJP, AIADMK and TVK prepare for the upcoming bypolls.
Nainar Nagendran News Today
Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran is again in the political spotlight on September 15, 2026, after criticizing the ruling TVK government on several issues, including a controversial Vinayagar idol, the Chief Minister’s London visit, the proposed secretariat complex and the upcoming Assembly bypolls.
Nagendran’s latest comments add to a growing series of confrontations between the BJP and the newly established TVK government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
Nainar Nagendran Objects to Vinayagar Idol
The most recent controversy involves a Vinayagar idol displayed in Korukkupet during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. According to reports, the idol was allegedly designed to resemble Chief Minister Vijay.
Nainar Nagendran demanded that the idol be removed and called for action against those responsible. He argued that a religious deity should not be used for personal glorification or political publicity.
Nagendran also criticized the Chief Minister for not immediately condemning the alleged use of the religious celebration for political purposes. His comments have added another point of tension between the BJP and TVK.
The controversy comes at a time when Tamil Nadu’s political parties are increasingly using public events and social issues to distinguish their positions ahead of future electoral contests.
BJP Leader Questions Vijay’s London Visit
Nainar Nagendran has also questioned Chief Minister Vijay’s recent trip to London.
Vijay travelled to the United Kingdom as part of efforts to attract investment to Tamil Nadu. Nagendran asked whether the Chief Minister was travelling specifically for investment meetings and questioned why the Industries Minister was not accompanying him.
Nagendran said that if the visit was intended to attract investment, the government should provide details about the investors Vijay met and the investments expected to come to Tamil Nadu.
The Chief Minister’s overseas visit has become a political issue even as the state government promotes new investment proposals and industrial development.
₹1,200 Crore Secretariat Project Faces BJP Criticism
Another major issue raised by Nainar Nagendran is the proposed new Secretariat and Assembly complex at Pattinapakkam.
The BJP state chief has criticized the reported ₹1,200-crore project, arguing that the proposed location and available land are inadequate for the planned complex. He has also raised environmental and coastal-regulation concerns.
Nagendran suggested that the government should examine alternative government land, including an area in Guindy, rather than proceeding with the Pattinapakkam proposal.
He has warned that the BJP could organize protests if the project moves ahead without addressing the concerns he has raised.
BJP Supports AIADMK in Two Bypolls
Tamil Nadu BJP is also preparing for two important Assembly by-elections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram.
Nainar Nagendran has said that the BJP will work fully to help AIADMK candidates win the two seats. The bypolls are scheduled for October 6, with votes to be counted on October 9.
The BJP’s position is significant because the bypolls are taking place only a few months after the Assembly election. Nagendran has argued that the elections became necessary because of defections and political changes involving elected legislators.
The BJP has said it respects the electoral mandate while choosing not to participate in government formation, but it is now actively supporting AIADMK in the two constituencies.
Nainar Nagendran and Tamil Nadu BJP Politics
Nainar Nagendran has become one of the BJP’s most prominent voices in Tamil Nadu. Earlier this year, after former BJP state chief K. Annamalai left the party and launched a new political movement, Nagendran urged BJP cadres to remain with the party.
He argued that Annamalai’s departure would not significantly affect the BJP’s support base and emphasized the party’s organization and national leadership.
His current campaign against the TVK government suggests that the BJP intends to remain highly active in Tamil Nadu politics rather than limiting its role to national-level issues.
Political Competition Intensifies
The latest statements from Nainar Nagendran come as Tamil Nadu politics enters another active phase. The TVK government faces criticism from opposition parties, while the BJP and AIADMK are working together on the upcoming bypolls.
The October elections will provide an early test of the political strength of the parties following the Assembly election and could influence future alliance strategies.
