The Communist Party of India (CPI) has raised objections to the appointment of film producer Venkata Narayana as the Tamil Nadu government’s Special Representative in Delhi, urging Chief Minister Joseph Vijay to reconsider the decision. CPI state secretary M Veerapandian on Sunday questioned the suitability of the appointment, stating that the public would not accept an individual lacking adequate understanding of Tamil Nadu’s political, economic and social landscape, as well as its arts, literature and culture, in such a crucial role. He called on the government to appoint a more appropriate candidate.
The state government had, on Saturday, announced the appointment of K Venkata Narayana as its Special Representative in Delhi. According to the official notification, he will hold the position on a temporary basis for one year from the date of assuming office, with detailed terms and conditions to be issued separately.
The Special Representative acts as a key liaison between the state and the Union government, handling matters related to projects, policy coordination and administrative issues. Narayana, a native of Karnataka, is known as the producer of the Vijay-starrer film Jananayagan.
The appointment has drawn criticism from several political leaders across parties. DMK MP A Raja, BJP state president Nainar Nagendran, and Naam Tamilar Katchi leader Seeman have all expressed strong opposition.
Nagendran questioned how an individual with “no connection to Tamil Nadu” could effectively represent the state’s interests before the Centre. He also raised concerns regarding the appointee’s familiarity with the Tamil language, culture, and the state’s administrative and legislative framework.
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