‘Have audios’: Annamalai’s big charge against CM Vijay’s govt, claims ministers demand 2-4% kickbacks
Former BJP state chief K. Annamalai has accused ministers in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's government of demanding kickbacks from contractors. Annamalai claims to possess audio evidence of ministers seeking 2-4% shares of government tenders to recoup election spending.
Why it matters
These allegations pose a significant political challenge to the CM's anti-corruption platform and could lead to administrative instability if substantiated.
At a time when Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay is pushing for zero tolerance towards corruption, his government has come under fresh scrutiny after former BJP state chief K Annamalai alleged that some ministers are demanding kickbacks from contractors handling government tenders.Speaking at an environmental awareness gathering organised by his outfit in Chennai on Sunday, Annamalai claimed he had audio recordings to support his allegations and urged Vijay to act against ministers and officials before the issue grows, news agency PTI reported.Annamalai said Vijay had maintained a strong anti-corruption position, but alleged that some members of his Cabinet had now begun seeking a percentage from government contracts.Also Read: Vanakkam Gen Z, warning to foes: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay delivers strong message in first Independence day speech“It is true that the CM is against corruption, and we see that.
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