Tamil NaduSaturday, 19 September 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
BJP state general secretary Karuppu Muruganandam removed after sexual harassment complaint
Tamil Nadu BJP removed Karuppu Muruganandam from the post of state general secretary after a sexual harassment complaint by a woman functionary.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In September 2026, Tamil Nadu BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran removed Karuppu Muruganandam from the post of state general secretary after a sexual harassment complaint was sent by a woman functionary who said she had moved to Tiruchirappalli in 2024.
Key specifics
- The complaint was addressed to Nitin Nabin, B.L. Santhosh, Arvind Menon and Nainar Nagenthran.
- The woman said she had been living in Tiruchirappalli since 2024 after moving from Karnataka BJP.
- She alleged promises linked to the 2026 Assembly election and the Srirangam constituency.
- Karuppu Muruganandam said he had worked in the RSS and BJP for more than 30 years.
- The complaint mentioned electronic evidence, audio clips and witnesses for disciplinary action.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu party politics and current affairs, key facts: 2024, 2026 Assembly election, Srirangam, Nainar Nagenthran, Karuppu Muruganandam. TNPSC one-liner: remember the party post, the complaint route and the constituency name.