DMK alleges TVK offered ministry post, ₹50 crore to poach two MLAs
The DMK submitted a memorandum to the Tamil Nadu Governor, alleging that two private individuals were participating in Cabinet meetings and attempting to poach two of its MLAs. The party claimed that John Arokiasamy, and Vishnu Reddy, associates of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, were involved in government functions. The delegation also raised concerns about the arrest of MLA Anitha Radhakrishnan, alleging it was a tactic for political maneuvering.
8 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker agreed to refer DMK MLA G.V. Markandayan's remarks about Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to the Privileges Committee.
17 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar leaves decision to MLAs on whether to stand for Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, addressing debate sparked by Minister S. Ramesh's criticism of Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin.
19 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay presented evidence of corruption within the previous DMK government, but declined to disclose specifics.
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