Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Accuses DMK, Warns Against Women’s Abuse
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay criticized the DMK during a speech in the state Assembly.
He accused the party and some of its leaders of corruption.
He referred to an old commission report, a pipeline project and allegations involving party funds.
He said some transactions may have included commissions of between 7.5% and 10%.
These claims are allegations and have not been proven as crimes by a court.
Vijay also said political criticism can be strong, but people should not insult or defame women.
He warned that the law could act against obscene or defamatory comments.
The DMK challenged him to support his accusations with evidence and disputed an alleged remark involving actor Trisha.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay accused the DMK and senior leaders of corruption during previous periods in government.
Vijay cited the 1977 Sarkaria Commission report, alleged Veeranam pipeline irregularities and Enforcement Directorate allegations involving party funds.
He alleged that commissions of 7.5% to 10% were collected in certain transactions and named M.K. Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin and V. Senthil Balaji.
Vijay said political criticism was permissible but warned that obscene or defamatory remarks against women could lead to legal action.
He challenged the DMK to respond to records he cited, while the DMK has disputed the presentation of an alleged remark involving actor Trisha.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, the opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and leaders including M.K. Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin and V. Senthil Balaji.
- What
- Vijay accused the DMK of corruption and warned against obscene or defamatory remarks about women.
- When
- Monday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- The statements were made in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in Chennai.
- Why
- Vijay was replying to a debate on Police Department grant demands while defending his government and criticizing the DMK.
Vijay’s Allegations and Position
DMK’s Response and Position
Corruption allegations
Vijay’s Allegations and Position
Vijay said the Sarkaria Commission report, official records, alleged Veeranam project irregularities and Enforcement Directorate allegations supported his criticism of the DMK and linked leaders.
DMK’s Response and Position
The DMK challenged Vijay to produce or open the department files supporting his accusations; the reports do not provide a detailed rebuttal to the corruption claims.
Party-fund allegations
Vijay’s Allegations and Position
Vijay said the Enforcement Directorate had accused the DMK of collecting money in the name of party funds and alleged commissions of 7.5% to 10% in certain transactions.
DMK’s Response and Position
The articles present these claims as allegations and do not report a detailed response from the named leaders or the DMK.
Remarks about women and Trisha
Vijay’s Allegations and Position
Vijay said political criticism could be harsh but defamatory or abusive remarks against women should lead to legal action.
DMK’s Response and Position
The DMK said an alleged double-meaning remark by Udhayanidhi Stalin involving actor Trisha had been edited and misrepresented.
- Speaker
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay
- Target of criticism
- The opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)
- Assembly debate
- Demands for grants for the Police Department
- Records cited
- The 1977 Sarkaria Commission report, official records and Assembly library materials
- Other allegations cited
- Alleged irregularities in the Veeranam pipeline project and Enforcement Directorate allegations involving party funds
- Alleged commission rate
- Between 7.5% and 10% in certain transactions
- Police proposals
- Filling vacancies, digitalising the department and allowing it to function without interference
- Legal warning
- Vijay said obscene or defamatory remarks against women would not be tolerated
