CHENNAI – In a scathing critique, the Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government of presiding over a sharp deterioration in law and order, raising alarms over national security lapses.
BJP leaders highlighted the growing menace of extremist activities and illegal immigrants infiltrating the state, painting a picture of a once-peaceful region now under threat. State BJP president Nainar Nagendran led the charge, claiming Tamil Nadu is fast becoming a haven for radical elements under DMK rule.
He pointed to the recent arrest of six Bangladeshi nationals in Tiruppur by Delhi Police, alleging they were spying for a Pakistan-based terror outfit and propagating its ideology on social media. Nagendran questioned the efficacy of state enforcement agencies, noting repeated detentions of illegal Bangladeshis in Tiruppur, Coimbatore, and surrounding Kongu areas.
The involvement of central agencies like the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and police from other states in operations within Tamil Nadu signals a glaring lack of vigilance from the state government, he asserted. ‘DMK’s political animosity towards the Centre is compromising public safety,’ Nagendran charged, urging an end to appeasement politics that endangers national security.
Former BJP state president K. Annamalai echoed these sentiments, lamenting how Tamil Nadu, long synonymous with tranquility, is now a refuge for terrorists, anti-social elements, international drug traffickers, and notorious criminals. He accused the administration of sidelining senior civil servants for menial tasks like tender approvals to favor contractors.
Annamalai further alleged that the government remains a silent spectator to serious issues just to appease its core voter base. As of now, the DMK government has not issued any official response to these damning accusations. The BJP’s offensive underscores deepening political rifts in the state ahead of crucial electoral battles, with law and order emerging as a flashpoint.
This escalating confrontation could reshape Tamil Nadu’s political landscape, forcing voters to weigh security concerns against governance records. Will the DMK counter these claims effectively, or will they fuel further unrest?