Stalin Hits Out at TVK Govt Over DVAC Searches on KN Nehru Ahead of Trichy Bypoll
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A fierce political conflict has erupted across Tamil Nadu following extensive anti-corruption searches conducted by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) at locations connected to senior Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader and former minister K.N. Nehru. DMK President and former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched a stinging critique against the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) dispensation led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, terming the administrative action a blatant act of political vendetta engineered specifically to gain leverage in the upcoming Tiruchirapalli East assembly by-election. The vigilance sleuths swooped down on 25 premises early Thursday morning in connection with an alleged ₹634 crore cash-for-jobs investigation related to appointments in the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department.
'Raid Staged to Create Reels': Stalin Accuses TVK of Theatrical Distraction
The DMK chief took to social media platform X to challenge the timing and motivation behind the vigilance operation:
Social Media Theatrics Alleged: Stalin asserted that the enforcement searches were orchestrated purely as a public spectacle to churn out reels for social media campaigns ahead of the crucial Tiruchirapalli East by-election.
Punch Dialogues for Rallies: He alleged that the maneuvers are intended to provide the Chief Minister with theatrical talking points and punch dialogues for public rallies, declaring that such tactics will not shake the resolve of even grassroots DMK workers.
Diverting Focus from Public Safety: Stalin claimed the ruling party is resorting to roadshows and media-driven spectacles to distract the electorate from deterioration in general law and order, alleging heightened safety concerns for women, children, and elderly citizens across the state.
'Washing Machine' Politics: DMK Claims Selective Targeting of Opposition
Escalating his attack, Stalin accused the state administration of running a biased anti-corruption campaign:
Selective Focus on DMK Leaders: The DMK leader contended that previous cabinet members are being singled out for investigative action, while politicians facing serious corruption cases are absorbed into the treasury benches.
The Washing Machine Analogy: Branding the ruling TVK as a political "washing machine," Stalin remarked that the party inducts tainted leaders to consolidate leverage while deploying state enforcement mechanisms against political rivals.
Legal and Electoral Faith: He stated that these attempts will falter in the courts of law and face outright rejection from the Tamil Nadu electorate.
Inside the ₹634 Crore Cash-for-Jobs Probe: DVAC Action and Court Battles
The enforcement drive follows high-level judicial directions and federal financial inputs regarding recruitment procedures:
Scope of the Investigation: The DVAC initiated searches across 25 properties after registering a formal case against Nehru and his associates, acting upon directives issued by the Madras High Court to investigate findings flagged by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Recruitment Bribery Allegations: The primary charges center around allegations that illicit gratification was accepted from job aspirants in exchange for public appointments within the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department during Nehru's ministerial tenure.
Financial Ledger Scrutiny: Vigilance teams are currently analyzing seized financial accounts, property documents, and digital records to track banking trails and verify administrative recruitment lists.
Supreme Court Appeal Pending: Meanwhile, Nehru has escalated the matter to the Supreme Court of India, challenging the Madras High Court’s October 26 order that dismissed his review petition seeking the quashing of the underlying FIR.
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