TVK MLA’s ‘horse trading’ claim: former Madurai Deputy Mayor P.M. Mannan arrested, released on bail
Former Madurai Deputy Mayor P.M. Mannan was arrested and released on bail following allegations of attempting to bribe a TVK MLA during a no-confidence motion. The case involves complex political accusations of 'horse-trading' between major Tamil Nadu political parties.
Why it matters
The arrest highlights the volatile nature of state-level politics and the legal scrutiny surrounding allegations of political corruption and bribery.
MADURAI Former Madurai Corporation Deputy Mayor P.M. Mannan, now with the AIADMK, was arrested by the Central Crime Branch of Madurai City Police on Friday (November 6, 2026) in a case pertaining to “horse-trading” allegations made by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam MLA V.M.S. Mustafa. Mr. Mannan was later released on bail. https://www.thehindu.com/topic/all-india-anna-dravida-munnetra-kazhagam/ Nainar Nagenthran rejects T.N. Minister’s charge of AIADMK-BJP conspiracy to bring down TVK government Nainar Nagenthran rejects T.N. Minister’s charge of AIADMK-BJP conspiracy to bring down TVK government According to the BJP leader, it was the TVK which conspired to take MLAs from other parties. Three men arrested for bid to bribe TVK MLA for vote during no-confidence motion against T.N. Assembly Speaker Three men arrested for bid to bribe TVK MLA for vote during no-confidence motion against T.N. Assembly Speaker Investigation has revealed that V.
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