“If the AIADMK does not want to take the former interim general secretary back, we will welcome him to the BJP,” he said. In Pudukottai, Nagendran said, “We are taking steps to ensure that he joins the BJP as it will help the party move forward.”
The BJP MLA’s statement comes days after Sasikala fueled speculations of a return to the AIADMK. Sasikala had earlier claimed that only a few AIADMK leaders, who are demanding party elections, were against her re-joining the party.
“Not everyone speaks out against me. Only a few. He might be making such remarks in the hope of party post. The party was started by our leader and only the workers can decide the leadership.
Hours after Nagendran’s remarks, BJP state president K Annamalai said the party’s parliamentary board and senior leaders would take a decision on it. Annamalai said it was Nagendran’s personal opinion that Sasikala was welcome to join the BJP.
“Anyone can join the BJP. However, in case of some individuals, only the Parliamentary Board and senior leaders will take a decision at an appropriate time,” Annamalai said.
Nainar Nagendran’s remarks come at a time when there is an infighting between the two allies.
AIADMK organizational secretary C Ponnaiyan on Tuesday accused the BJP-led central government of stealing state revenue, apart from the party’s electoral defeat, losing support of the minority community and “anti-Tamil” policies especially related to students. was convicted for
Asked why Sasikala was being kept out of the party, if defeating the DMK was the major challenge, Ponnaiyan said there was a feeling among the public that it was Sasikala’s negligence that led to former chief minister and party supremo J Jayalalithaa. died. , “This was the main reason for breaking ties with Sasikala.