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AIADMK initiates legal actions against Tamil Nadu ministers

AIADMK defamation lawsuit Tamil Nadu politics Edappadi K Palaniswami TVK

The AIADMK party in Tamil Nadu has initiated multiple legal and formal actions against members of the ruling government following recent political developments.

The party issued a legal notice to Energy and Law Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar, demanding a public apology and Rs 1 crore in compensation. The notice follows allegations made by the Minister that AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami had converted the party into a private entity to protect personal assets.

Additionally, the AIADMK has filed a criminal defamation suit against Public Works and Sports Development Minister Aadhav Arjuna. The suit concerns remarks allegedly made during a press conference on October 10 regarding the party and Palaniswami.

Separately, the AIADMK submitted a memorandum to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. The complaint alleges that ministers from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) have encouraged political defections and are responsible for an artificial electricity shortage in the state, including claims of corruption regarding power procurement costs.

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AIADMK · Aadhav Arjuna · CTR Nirmal Kumar · Edappadi K Palaniswami · Tamil Nadu

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The AIADMK lodged a formal complaint with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar against TVK ministers. newstodaynet.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The AIADMK filed a criminal defamation suit against Minister Aadhav Arjuna in a city court. www.news18.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Minister Aadhav Arjuna allegedly made defamatory remarks against the party and Edappadi K Palaniswami during an October 10 press meet. www.news18.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The AIADMK accused the TVK government of creating an artificial power shortage and procuring electricity at Rs 35 per unit. newstodaynet.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The AIADMK served a legal notice to Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar demanding a public apology and Rs 1 crore in damages. www.dtnext.in
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar allegedly claimed Edappadi K Palaniswami converted the party into a private company to protect personal assets. www.dtnext.in

Sources

AIADMK complains to Governor against TVK Ministers - News Today | First with the news [newstodaynet.com]
AIADMK issues defamation notice to minister Nirmal Kumar demanding Rs 1 cr in damages [www.dtnext.in]
AIADMK files criminal defamation case against TN min for 'defamatory' remarks [www.news18.com]