Palaniswami questions Vijay’s silence over arrest of TVK functionary in narcotics seizure
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for his silence regarding the arrest of a TVK party functionary linked to a major 137 kg narcotics seizure. Palaniswami highlighted that the operation was conducted by the Central government's Directorate of Revenue Intelligence rather than state police, suggesting the administration should be ashamed of the incident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights escalating political tensions in Tamil Nadu, where drug-related allegations are being used as a tool to challenge the credibility and governance of the ruling TVK party.
Palaniswami questions Vijay’s silence over arrest of TVK functionary in narcotics seizure left AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami. E. LAKSHMI NARAYANAN E. LAKSHMI NARAYANAN https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/4ohqv2/article71604680.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9868_19_9_2026_20_10_50_4_EPS_4.JPEG LAKSHMI NARAYANAN E Salem, Tamil Nadu 19/09/2026: AIADMK General Secretary, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, addressing the public meeting celebrating the 118th birth anniversary of former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai in Salem in Tamil Nadu on Saturday, 19 September 2026. Photo: LAKSHMI NARAYANAN E / THE HINDU He draws attention to the fact that the seizure was by the Centre’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and says the TVK-led government should be ashamed of this fact CHENNAI AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Tuesday questioned the silence of TVK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C.
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