T.N. Minister Nirmalkumar accuses DMK’s Senthilbalaji of attempting to lure TVK MLAs
Tamil Nadu Minister R. Nirmalkumar has accused the DMK party of attempting to bribe TVK MLAs to topple the current government. The allegations involve offers of up to ₹50 crore to secure support for a no-confidence motion.
Why it matters
These allegations reflect intense political instability and corruption concerns within regional Indian state politics.
Tamil Nadu Minister for Energy Resources and Law R. Nirmalkumar, on Wednesday (July 1, 2026), accused DMK president and former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin of allegedly entrusting former Minister and incumbent Coimbatore South DMK MLA V. Senthilbalaji with the task of “luring” TVK MLAs by offering them up to ₹50 crore with the intention of toppling the government.
The article relies heavily on the claims of a ruling party minister, presenting the accusations against the opposition without immediate counter-statements.
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