Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran demands CM Vijay’s resignation over law and order

Nainar Nagenthran. File | Photo Credit: B. Thamodharan

BJP State president Nainar Nagenthran on Tuesday (October 10, 2026) demanded the resignation of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for “failing to maintain law and order” in the State. In a social media post, Mr. Nagenthran cited allegations that ruling TVK MLA Arul Vignesh had sent inappropriate messages to the Kallakurichi Collector and subsequently visited her residence under the influence of alcohol. [The legislator has denied the charge.]

“If this can happen even to a senior woman IAS officer heading a district, what would be the safety of the general public?” Mr. Nagenthran asked.

Rejecting the argument that a Special Sub-Inspector of Police was murdered in Theni district on Deepavali night because he was not in uniform, Mr. Nagenthran questioned how safe the general public could be if even a policeman could be murdered.

Referring to 14 incidents of murders reported in various parts of the State on Deepavali day, Mr. Nagenthran said people were not safe. . Unable to keep his party functionaries in control, Mr. Vijay was undertaking measures that were merely an “eyewash”, he alleged and said the Chief Minister had no moral right to continue in office and must resign.

Published - November 10, 2026 03:51 pm IST