Vinodh Pandian, son of former Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker P.H. Pandian, joined the BJP. Mr. Nagenthran welcomed him into the party through a social media post. He wished him well for his political journey and public service, hoping he would contribute to the party and the welfare of Tamil Nadu people.

In a social media post, Mr. Nagenthran welcomed Mr. Vinodh Pandian into the party and extended his wishes for his political journey and public service, expressing hope that he would contribute to the party and the welfare of the people of Tamil Nadu.