The BJP has announced a protest in Kallakurichi on November 18 against TVK MLA Arul Vignesh, following allegations that he sent inappropriate messages to the district Collector. State BJP president Nainar Nagenthran informed journalists in Chennai on Saturday that the demonstration will be led by former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan.
Speaking at the party headquarters, Kamalalayam, Mr. Nagenthran accused the State government of failing to act on complaints regarding the case. He demanded accountability from the ruling government and called for the establishment of a special court to ensure an effective investigation. Additionally, he urged the Madras High Court to take suo motu cognisance of the matter.
Mr. Nagenthran questioned Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's response to the allegations, stating that the Chief Minister holds responsibility as both the head of government and the leader of the ruling party. He also criticized the reactions of Congress party leaders and Ministers to the issue.
Beyond the specific case, the BJP leader alleged a decline in law and order, citing an increase in crimes against women and children over the last six months, including reports of 12 missing persons, seven of whom are girls, in Cuddalore district. He further claimed that deteriorating security and a lack of investor confidence are causing Tamil Nadu to lose investments to neighboring states, citing a ₹15,000 crore proposed investment by a Hyundai group company in Andhra Pradesh. He also noted a decline in GST revenue growth from 5% to minus 5%, attributing this to manufacturing units leaving the state.
