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Tamil Nadu Assembly Erupts Over Corruption Allegations: CM Hints at Exposing DMK Files

Vijay said he has evidence of corruption in the previous DMK government and will release the files when necessary, after Assembly clashes over alleged irregularities.

  • On Wednesday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay warned in the Legislative Assembly that he would reveal alleged corruption-related files from the previous Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government at an "appropriate time."
  • The confrontation followed Tuesday's Assembly proceedings where DMK leader Velu questioned the transparency of a tender to relocate the CMO to the 10-storey Namakkal Kavignar Maaligai, noting it was not published online.
  • Tamil Nadu Public Works Minister Aadhav Arjuna rejected the allegations, stating the relocation addresses insufficient amenities for visiting dignitaries; he clarified the tender remains incomplete and the Vijay-led government will soon release a White Paper.
  • The Finance Minister previously claimed that files relating to the review of three departments are on his table, asserting that everything regarding the alleged corruption is supported by evidence.
  • Responding to DMK MLAs demanding evidence, Vijay stated he knows when to speak to the people, reminding them the public elected his party with support before releasing the files.
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Chief Minister Joseph Vijay made a major allegation of corruption against the previous DMK government in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. He stated that he possessed two corruption files related to the previous government and would release them at the appropriate time. This statement came amid an uproar over alleged irregularities in road construction. Meanwhile, Vijay's government has decided to establish a new social media center to monitor corruption…

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The Hindu broke the news in Chennai, India on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
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