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Tamil Nadu opposition leader slams government for 'religious politics' in Assembly
Nainar Nagenthran has accused the Tamil Maanila Congress-led administration of injecting religious considerations into legislative proceedings. The opposition figure contended that the Speaker's constitutional role demands impartiality on matters of caste and faith.
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Opposition leader Nainar Nagenthran has criticised the TVK-led Tamil Nadu government for what he termed an introduction of 'religious politics' into Assembly proceedings, marking a sharp rebuke of the administration's conduct in the legislative chamber.
Nagenthran argued that the Speaker's constitutional position carries a fundamental obligation to transcend sectarian divisions and caste-based considerations. He asserted that such impartiality forms the bedrock of democratic institutional functioning and must be upheld regardless of which party holds executive authority.
The criticism reflects ongoing tensions within the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly, where opposition members have grown increasingly vocal about governance practices under the current administration. Nagenthran's remarks underscore concerns among opposition ranks regarding the politicisation of traditionally neutral institutional roles.
The Speaker's office has traditionally been expected to maintain an apolitical stance while adjudicating assembly business. Nagenthran's statement suggests that opposition members believe this constitutional convention has been compromised under the present government's tenure.