DMK seeks DVAC probe into alleged bid to poach its MLAs
The DMK has requested an inquiry into alleged horse-trading, claiming the Chief Minister and MDMK leader Vaiko attempted to induce two MLAs to resign. The complaint alleges a conspiracy to subvert the democratic mandate.
Why it matters
Allegations of political poaching and horse-trading threaten the stability of democratic institutions and party-based representation.
The DMK on Wednesday urged Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar to order an inquiry by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) into what it described as an alleged criminal conspiracy involving Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and MDMK general secretary Vaiko to induce two “DMK” MLAs to resign through corrupt and illegal means.
The article centers on the DMK's allegations and frames the actions of the ruling government as a subversion of democracy.
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