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Annamalai, nevertheless emphasised that he was not looking for to destabilise the newly elected authorities and would give it time to perform.
Annamalai urged Chief Minister Vijay to rein in his ministers and officers earlier than such practices grew to become entrenched.
Tamil Nadu Corruption: Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief Ok Annamalai has levelled massive corruption allegations in opposition to Chief Minister Vijay-led Tamil Nadu authorities, claiming that some ministers have began demanding commissions of two% to 4% from contractors in authorities tenders.
Whereas addressing an environmental consciousness gathering organised by the outfit in Chennai, the “We The Leaders” group founder mentioned that whereas Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay was against corruption, a few of his Cupboard colleagues had began demanding kickbacks from contractors.
“It’s true that the CM is in opposition to corruption, and we see that. They didn’t take kickbacks in main tenders earlier, however some ministers have began demanding them now,” Annamalai alleged.
He additional claimed that he had an audio recording to substantiate his allegations, however didn’t title the ministers or launch the purported recording.
“Some ministers are saying they got here after giving cash for votes, so give two per cent, give three per cent, give 4 per cent.”
Urging the Chief Minister to rein in his Cupboard earlier than the difficulty escalated, Annamalai mentioned his organisation would formally increase the matter after the federal government had accomplished its preliminary interval in workplace.
“You (Vijay) acknowledged in your Independence Day tackle that corruption could be eradicated in our lifetime. Tighten the reins on ministers and officers with common weekend assessment conferences, as a result of if the reins are loosened, the administration will drift,” he added.
Annamalai, nevertheless emphasised that he was not looking for to destabilise the newly elected authorities and would give it time to perform.
“Out of 234 MLAs, 154 members have entered the Meeting for the primary time following the 2026 elections. We are saying in all places: Give them one 12 months. Allow them to do their work. If they don’t carry out correctly, we would be the first to level it out,” he mentioned.
He described its electoral victory as a “revolution” in Tamil Nadu and mentioned his organisation would proceed to observe the federal government’s functioning.
“If they don’t carry out properly, we would be the first to stage prices in opposition to them,” he mentioned, whereas additionally praising the federal government when it acted on points highlighted by his organisation.
Annamalai additionally urged Vijay to make use of the financial savings proposed within the 2026 Funds for 3 key areas — safety and restoration of rural water our bodies, enchancment of infrastructure in authorities faculties and growth of rural areas.
Annamalai’ allegations got here as Vijay’s anti-corruption marketing campaign has gathered momentum after he took over the throne. Final month, he suspended even Better Chennai Company (GCC) officers over alleged corruption and unexplained monetary transactions. The motion adopted shock inspections in two Chennai zones, throughout which authorities allegedly uncovered unaccounted money and suspicious digital transactions.
In line with GCC officers, the inspections have been carried out in Zones 6 and 9, overlaying a number of key areas throughout North and Central Chennai.
(With inputs from businesses)
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