Annamalai levels graft charge against some Tamil Nadu Ministers, claims to have audio clip
However, the founder of We The Leaders did not name anyone. He also claimed to have an audio clip to prove his claim. He urged Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to “bridle” his Ministers and officials
K. Annamalai, the founder of We The Leaders, alleged on August 16, 2026, that certain Ministers in the TVK-led Tamil Nadu government demanded a cut ranging from 2% to 4% of government tenders. However, he did not name any specific individuals. Annamalai also claimed to possess an "audio" clip as evidence of these claims. He stated that despite Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's opposition to corruption, some Ministers were receiving funds for vote-buying.
Annamalai made this statement during a gathering of his supporters in Chennai, expressing his intention to bring it to Chief Minister Vijay's attention "before we rake up this issue after a year." He urged Vijay to "bridle" his Ministers and officials. Annamalai acknowledged the emergence of a new political landscape in Tamil Nadu, with 101 of the 108 MLAs being first-time legislators.
He suggested giving the government a year to fulfill its responsibilities. Annamalai also proposed earmarking ₹5,000 crore each for three priorities: protecting rural water bodies, improving government school infrastructure, and developing rural areas. He dismissed accusations of being a BJP puppet, stating that he would remain in Tamil Nadu despite an offer from Union Home Minister Amit Shah to transfer to Delhi.
Annamalai reiterated his commitment to Tamil Nadu's welfare and called for cooperation between Chief Ministers of both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to resolve the Cauvery water dispute.
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