Chidambaram says there has been “no corruption or virtually nil corruption” at many govt. offices in Tamil Nadu
Former Union Minister P. Chidambaram claims that corruption has significantly decreased in several Tamil Nadu government departments under the new administration. He also discussed the evolving political landscape, noting the influence of Gen Z voters and the shifting power dynamics between traditional Dravidian parties.
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Provides insight into the political climate and governance perceptions in Tamil Nadu following a change in state leadership.
Former Union Minister for Finance and Home Affairs, P. Chidambaram, on Wednesday said there had been “no corruption or virtually nil corruption” at offices of the Registration department and the State power utility after the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) took over the reins of the State.
Citing public feedback as the source of his information, Mr. Chidambaram, in an interview with The Hindu 360 , the Tamil YouTube channel of The Hindu, at his residence here, said that during his interactions with people at his home district Sivaganga, he heard that there was “no corruption” at the time of registration of documents or in teachers’ transfers. “Corruption has almost been eliminated at the offices of the Electricity Board . I also understand that sanctions for the appointment of teachers in [government-aided] schools and colleges have been sent by post,” he observed.
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