ED receives copies of documents in alleged ‘horse-trading’ case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has obtained documents from Chennai police regarding an alleged ₹35-crore political bribery case involving MLA N. Elaiyaraja. The investigation centers on claims that suspects attempted to bribe the MLA to destabilize the ruling party, with links potentially reaching former DMK minister V. Senthilbalaji.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing political volatility and corruption allegations in Tamil Nadu, involving high-profile political figures and federal investigative agencies.
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has taken a copy of documents relating to the alleged ₹35-crore MLA “horse-trading” case from the Greater Chennai Police (GCP), official sources said on Monday.
The case pertains to the complaint lodged by Uthangarai MLA N. Elaiyaraja of the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) claiming that one Thirunavukkarasu, identifying himself as the owner of Indian Political Democratic Strategies (IDPS), a firm involved in conducting surveys, contacted him to support a proposed no-confidence motion against the Speaker and also offered a bribe of ₹35 crore.
The MLA lodged a complaint with the city police against Thirunavukkarasu for attempting to bribe and threaten him. A special team of the Triplicane police arrested Thirunavukkarasu and his associates — Naresh of Tiruchi and Thiagarajan of Medavakkam in Chennai.
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