Debate Erupts Over 'Communal Politics' and Minority Vote Banks in Tamil Nadu Politics

A heated debate unfolds on the political strategy of the newly formed Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) in Tamil Nadu. A spokesperson for the TVK defends the party's recent Christmas event as a secular celebration, rejecting claims it was solely an outreach to the Christian community. He asserts the party will celebrate all festivals with equal enthusiasm and makes a strong claim about a recent controversy, stating, 'Thiruparankundram is a literally staged drama by DMK in nexus with Hindutva forces.' This is countered by a representative from the BJP, who criticises the use of religious festivals for political gain as 'communal'. Political analysts on the panel discuss the significance of the minority vote bank, the challenges for the new party in establishing a clear ideology, and whether its leader can successfully navigate contentious religious issues without taking a definitive stand.