Two DMK MLAs were offered Ministry post, money to join TVK, alleges R.S. Bharathi
The DMK party in Tamil Nadu has petitioned the Governor, alleging that the ruling TVK party is attempting to poach its MLAs through bribery and promises of ministerial posts. The DMK also claims that unauthorized private individuals are participating in official Cabinet meetings.
Why it matters
These allegations suggest significant political instability and potential constitutional breaches within the state government of Tamil Nadu.
The DMK on Saturday submitted a memorandum to Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar seeking action over the alleged participation of two private individuals in Cabinet meetings and the alleged attempt to poach two of its MLAs as part of what the party described as “horse-trading” to increase the ruling party’s strength in the Assembly.
The article focuses heavily on the allegations made by the DMK, providing their perspective on the political conflict.
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