Annamalai levels graft charge against some Tamil Nadu Ministers, claims to have audio clip
K. Annamalai, leader of the We The Leaders party, has accused Tamil Nadu government ministers of demanding bribes for public tenders. He claims to possess audio evidence of the corruption and has urged Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to take corrective action.
Why it matters
This allegation highlights potential political instability and corruption concerns within the newly formed TVK-led government in Tamil Nadu.
We The Leaders founder K. Annamalai said on Sunday (August 16, 2026) that some Ministers in the TVK-led government had demanded a cut ranging from 2% to 4%. But he did not name anyone. He also claimed to have an “audio” (clip) to prove his charge.
“They say corruption has stopped. We have been watching, and it has started again. It is true that Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is against corruption. They are not getting it in major tenders. Many Ministers have just now started receiving. I even have the audio [clip]. They have come [elected] without giving money for votes. ‘[But they are saying] We have given money for votes. So, give me 2%, 3%, 4%’,” Mr. Annamalai said, speaking at a meeting of his supporters in Chennai.
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