Plea in SC seeks CBI probe into alleged horse-trading involving TVK functionary, former AIADMK legislators
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of India seeking a CBI investigation into alleged horse-trading involving the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party. The plea targets the TVK general secretary and four former AIADMK legislators who resigned to join the ruling party.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing concerns regarding political ethics, party-switching, and the integrity of democratic processes in Indian state politics.
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a CBI investigation into allegations of horse-trading involving the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) general secretary and four former members of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) who resigned from the Assembly and subsequently joined the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, allegedly to facilitate the formation of the C. Joseph Vijay-led government in the State. The plea, filed by lawyer M. Srinivasan, seeks directions to the CBI to register a case against TVK general secretary and Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources N. Anand, along with former AIADMK MLAs K. Maragatham Kumaravel (Maduranthakam), S. Jayakumar (Perundurai), P. Sathyabama (Dharapuram) and Esakki Subaya (Ambasamudram), who resigned from their Assembly seats before joining the TVK last month.
The article reports on a legal filing and public statements without taking a stance on the validity of the allegations.
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