BJP stands to benefit with Purohit as TN governor: Experts

Purohit’s appointment reflects that BJP is aggressively trying to make inroads in Tamil Nadu, said an expert

shivani

Shivani Chaturvedi | October 3, 2017 | Chennai


#Chennai   #politics   #BJP   #governor   #Tamil Nadu   #AIADMK  
Banwari Lal Purohit,  governor, Tamil Nadu (Wikipedia CC)
Banwari Lal Purohit, governor, Tamil Nadu (Wikipedia CC)

The appointment of senior BJP leader Banwari Lal Purohit as governor of Tamil Nadu is being seen by experts as a BJP strategy to retain an edge in the state politics.

The state, which has been facing political turmoil, has got a full time governor after more than a year. K Rosaiah retired as Tamil Nadu governor on August 31, 2016. After Rosaiah’s retirement, Maharashtra governor Vidyasagar Rao was given the additional charge of Tamil Nadu. However, there was growing demand from the opposition parties in the state for a full time governor.
 
BJP is completely maneuvering the state’s politics, says A Marx, writer and activist. 
 
“I don’t think the appointment of the new governor is going to bring much relief to the state, which is hit by crises. Purohit’s appointment reflects that BJP is aggressively trying to make inroads. Whether it was Cauvery issue or NEET, BJP at the centre has antagonised people in the state. People do not see BJP as an alternative to both AIADMK and DMK. In such a situation, there is no hope to electorally gain so they brought a governor who is a hardcore RSS,” adds Marx.   
 
Political observer Ramu Manivannan says having a full time governor makes a difference. 
 
He adds that changing of governor should not mean that all that has happened in the state should not be debated, discussed or explored by legal means. Changing of the governor does not mean that whatever has been done by previous governor should stand buried, he says.
 Manivannan adds that Purohit is the right man in the right spot for the BJP and not for Tamil Nadu.
 
 The timing of Purohit’s appointment is however significant as it comes ahead of the Madras high court hearing a case against disqualification of 18 MLAs owing allegiance to rebel AIADMK leader TTV Dinakaran.
 

Comments

 

Other News

Cabinet approves museum at North-South Block complex

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by prime minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday has approved the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum (YYBM) at the North and South Block Complex, New Delhi, at an estimated total project cost of ₹3,230 crore, as appraised by the Public Investmen

Cabinet approves extension of Noida metro corridor

The Union Cabinet, chaired by prime minister Narendra Modi, has approved the extension of Aqua Line Metro Rail Corridor from Noida Sector-51 to Greater Noida Sector-04 of Noida Metro Rail Project with corridor for a length of 8.449 km with 5 elevated stations. On operationalization of this corridor, Noid

India reaffirms commitment to climate multilateralism

India has reaffirmed its commitment to climate multilateralism and the principles of Equity and Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC), calling for a fair, equitable and ambitious outcome at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framewo

How the mind can help the body heal itself

Why do some people recover from illness against all odds? Can our beliefs, emotions and consciousness influence the body’s ability to heal? Drawing on over three decades of experience in medicine, research and medical innovation, internationally trained ophthalmologist and author Dr Dinesh Verma ex

1,364 anti-cancer formulations to cost less from today

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, has capped trade margins on the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of 137 anti-cancer drugs. This was based on the recommendations of an Expert Committee constitute

Who checks the books?

I read about the news about the Coimbatore library over coffee this morning. On the face of it, the headline was about a political ‘war’ between the DMK and TVK. But what stayed with me was something much more important than the blame game behind what had transpired. A writer walking through

Upcoming Conferences



-->

Archives

Current Issue

Opinion

Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Subscribe Newsletter

Twitter