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‘Have audios’: Annamalai’s big charge against CM Vijay’s govt, claims ministers demand 2-4% kickbacks

Annamalai said Vijay has a strong anti-corruption position, but alleged that some members of his Cabinet had now begun seeking a percentage from contracts.

‘Have audios’: Annamalai’s big charge against CM Vijay’s govt, claims ministers demand 2-4% kickbacks

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