Panchayat president belonging to TVK arrested for taking bribe
A panchayat president in Chengalpattu, who is also a member of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party, was arrested for demanding a bribe from a contractor. The party subsequently expelled him following the circulation of a viral video showing the incident.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing issues with local government corruption and the role of political parties in enforcing accountability.
The Thalambur police on Wednesday arrested Mambakkam panchayat president and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s (TVK) Chengalpattu East district deputy secretary Veera alias Veerasamy for intimidating a contractor.
He was arrested after a video went viral on social media, where Veerasamy was seen accepting a bribe of ₹1.3 lakh from a contractor.
He was also expelled from the party. In a statement, Chengalpattu East district secretary C.V. Dhinakaran expelled Veerasamy, from the party’s primary membership.
A senior police official of the Chengalpattu district said the arrest was followed by contractor Naveen’s complaint, alleging that Veerasamy had demanded ₹1.3 lakh as bribe.
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