# Tamil Nadu political bribery allegations

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tamil-nadu-political-bribery-allegations
> Updated: 2026-11-07T06:39:27.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3.

In early November 2026, multiple bribery allegations emerged involving political figures in Tamil Nadu.

School Education Minister A Rajmohan faced a complaint filed by the DMK with the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption. The complaint followed Rajmohan’s claim that an unidentified individual offered him Rs 5 crore to secure a presidency for the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram. The DMK legal wing alleged that both the minister and a corporation chairman failed to report the attempt to law enforcement.

Separately, Mustafa, a legislator from the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, alleged he was offered Rs 30 crore to vote against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay during a potential no-confidence motion. Mustafa claimed the offer involved an advance payment and alleged that opposition parties were collaborating to destabilize the government through financial inducements.

Following these claims, the Madurai Central Crime Branch questioned AIADMK leader and former Madurai Deputy Mayor PM Mannan. The investigation stems from a formal complaint filed by Mustafa’s assistant regarding the alleged attempt to bribe the MLA. Police are reportedly examining call records and audio evidence to investigate the horse-trading allegations. AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami has denied the charges, describing them as false and stating the party has no intent to poach ruling TVK MLAs.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-07: AIADMK leader PM Mannan questioned in alleged bribery case

AIADMK leader PM Mannan was questioned by Madurai police regarding allegations of offering up to Rs 30 crore to bribe a TVK MLA to support a no-confidence motion.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aiadmk-leader-pm-mannan-questioned-in-alleged-bribery-case

### 2026-11-04: Tamil Nadu MLA alleges Rs 30 crore bribe attempt to destabilize TVK government

TVK MLA Mustafa alleges that DMK and AIADMK officials offered him Rs 30 crore to vote against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in a no-confidence motion.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tamil-nadu-mla-alleges-rs-30-crore-bribe-attempt-to-destabilize-tvk-government

### 2026-11-01: Tamil Nadu Minister A Rajmohan faces complaint over alleged bribe claim

The DMK has sought a DVAC investigation into Tamil Nadu Minister A Rajmohan after he publicly claimed an individual offered him a Rs 5 crore bribe for a cultural organization post.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tamil-nadu-minister-a-rajmohan-faces-complaint-over-alleged-bribe-claim

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