Five more held over bid to bribe TVK MLA
Police have arrested five additional individuals in connection with an alleged plot to bribe a TVK MLA to topple the government during a no-confidence motion. The investigation now includes links to former Minister V. Senthilbalaji and his brother.
Why it matters
The case highlights significant political instability and corruption allegations within the state legislative process.
Five more persons were arrested on Thursday over an alleged bid to bribe a TVK MLA to vote against the Speaker during a planned no-confidence motion in the Assembly and topple the government, bringing the total number of arrests made so far to eight.
The report relies on police sources and court proceedings, maintaining a factual account of the ongoing investigation.
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