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Ranjana Natchiyaar decided to quit the BJP over the three-language issue while alleging the party of “neglect of Tamil Nadu”
BJP leader Ranjana Natchiyaar resigned from the party over the three-language row. (Source: X/@RanjanaNachiyar)
Actor-turned-politician Ranjana Natchiyaar resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday over the three-language row while alleging the “neglect of Tamil Nadu.”
In her resignation, Natchiyaar cited disagreement over the stance of the party on the three-language policy under the New Education Policy.
The leader announced her resignation in a letter and said that she was stepping down from her position in the party which included her primary membership with immediate effect.
Taking to social media, Natchiyaar said that the BJP is using religion and nationalism for their political gains and is failing to respect Tamil identity.
Natchiyaar resigned as Chief Minister MK Stalin rejected the BJP-led Centre’s proposal for the three-language formula.
Stalin-led DMK has said that Tamil Nadu will continue its two-language policy of Tamil and English and won’t allow the imposition of Hindi.
Here’s What Ranjana Natchiyaar Said In Her Resignation Letter
“For the past eight years, I have been actively involved in various roles within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Your beloved Ranjana Nachiyaar is now bidding farewell,” Natchiyaar announced on X.
“When people think of BJP, they often consider it a nationalist party, a party that upholds the nation’s interests, or a party that protects religion. But when I see how national identity and religious sentiments are manipulated for political gains, I feel that I cannot align myself with this anymore,” she said in the resignation letter.
Taking a firm stance on Tamil identity, she said, “The dignity of the Tamil language, the richness of Tamil culture, and the respect due to Tamil pride cannot be compromised. I can no longer align myself with those who do not acknowledge this.”
“For the nation to be protected, Tamil Nadu must prosper. The three-language policy, hatred towards Dravidian ideology, and continuous neglect of Tamil Nadu are things I, as a Tamil woman, cannot accept or support,” Natchiyaar wrote.
“Women in politics continue to face significant challenges due to the patriarchal nature of the political system, where decisions are often made by men, for men,” she said.
Natchiyaar said that she is now starting a new journey of creating her own movement and organisation and working for women’s advancement. “This is now my mission and purpose,” she declared.
Natchiyaar remained associated with the BJP for over eight years.
