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BJP Leaders Detained During Protests Over Alleged ₹1,000 Crore TASMAC Corruption

The DMK denies the allegations, while the BJP claims the scale of the scam could reach ₹40,000 crore, intensifying political tensions in Tamil Nadu.

Vijay (PTI)
BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan was detained during the party's campaign in favour of three-language policy, in Chennai, on March 6 as well.
Annamalai alleged that ED's ₹1,000 crore irregularity estimate was just tip of the iceberg, saying he thinks the total amount goes up to ₹40,000 crore.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai argues with the police while being released on Monday. (PTI)

Overview

  • The Enforcement Directorate uncovered ₹1,000 crore in financial irregularities at TASMAC, including tender manipulation and unaccounted cash transactions.
  • BJP leaders, including Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai, were detained during statewide protests against the alleged corruption at TASMAC.
  • Annamalai alleged that the corruption could exceed ₹1,000 crore, estimating the scam's scale to be as high as ₹40,000 crore.
  • The DMK has dismissed the allegations as politically motivated, accusing the BJP of exploiting the issue for electoral gains ahead of the 2026 assembly elections.
  • The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), a DMK ally, supported the BJP's protests, calling for the closure of all liquor shops in Tamil Nadu.