Tamil Nadu Minister A Rajmohan faces complaint over alleged bribe claim

The DMK has approached the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) seeking an FIR and investigation into School Education Minister A Rajmohan following remarks regarding an alleged bribery attempt.

During Tamil Nadu Day celebrations, Minister Rajmohan claimed that an unidentified individual offered him Rs 5 crore to secure the presidency of the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram. The minister stated the offer was conveyed through Loyola Mani, Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation. Rajmohan noted he rejected the offer, asserting that Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay would not appoint an unsuitable person regardless of the amount.

A complaint filed by DMK Legal Wing joint secretary I Paranthaman alleges that both the minister and Mani failed to report the bribery attempt to law enforcement or disclose the identity of the offeror. The complaint seeks an investigation under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, requesting the seizure of unedited video footage and electronic communications to identify those involved.