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Actor Devan says TVK offered him Kerala president post
Actor and former BJP leader Devan said on Monday that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has verbally offered him the post of its Kerala state president. He will hold final talks with…
Actor and former BJP leader Devan said on Monday that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has verbally offered him the post of its Kerala state president. He will hold final talks with party chief and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on September 10 in Chennai. Devan resigned from the BJP on August 15, citing differences with the party leadership and its style of functioning.
Devan, known for playing negative roles in Malayalam and other South Indian films, said he and Vijay share common goals of fighting corruption and communalism. Hindustan Times reports that Devan said there is an atmosphere of fear among sections of the public, including Hindus, about the BJP and the RSS. The News Minute reports that Devan accused the BJP's Kerala unit of moving away from the ideals of social reformer Sree Narayana Guru.
Historically, Tamil Nadu-based parties have not won Assembly or parliamentary seats in Kerala, though they have won a few local body wards in border districts.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Hindustan Times leads with the offer and the September 10 meeting, while The News Minute adds detail on Devan's political history and his criticism of the BJP's Kerala unit. Both report the same core facts, but The News Minute gives more space to Devan's ideological reasons for leaving the BJP, including his reference to Sree Narayana Guru. The balanced reading is that Devan's move is a clear gain for TVK in Kerala, but the party's electoral track record there is minimal. The meeting with Vijay on September 10 will determine the final shape of his role.
Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com (neutral report), thenewsminute.com (neutral report)
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
