Former Punjab Governor Floats Idea of Tamil Nadu 'Winter Capital' to Boost BJP Presence in South
• Former Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit suggested holding a Parliament session at a 'winter capital' in Tamil Nadu • This is seen as aligned with BJP's efforts to expand its base in Tamil Nadu ahead of 2024 general elections • Purohit resigned as Punjab Governor on Feb 3, a day after meeting Home Minister Amit Shah • Political observers say such statements often come at directive of BJP leadership as political strategy • Setting up a second capital in the South could integrate regional and national politics and boost development