Edappadi K. Palaniswami accuses Tamil Nadu CM Vijay of corruption

AIADMK general secretary and Leader of the Opposition, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, has leveled several allegations against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay and his administration. Speaking in Madurai, Palaniswami criticized the Chief Minister for allegedly taking weekends off and maintaining limited working hours, questioning the government's ability to manage law and order.

Palaniswami specifically accused the government of corruption regarding electricity procurement. He claimed that the current administration, under Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar, created an artificial power shortage to purchase electricity at rates as high as ₹37.50 per unit, after previously canceling tenders for cheaper power. He contrasted this with the AIADMK administration, which he stated procured electricity at significantly lower rates.

In response, HR&CE Minister S. Ramesh defended the government, stating that the administration is actively working to rectify law and order issues and control price rises. Ramesh dismissed claims of political vendetta, asserting that legal actions are being taken against those who plundered public money and that the public remains satisfied with Chief Minister Vijay's governance.