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Annamalai claims TN ministers demand kickbacks, cites audio proof

Annamalai claims TN ministers demand kickbacks, cites audio proof
TN ministers demanding kickbacks on tenders; have audio proof, claims Annamalai · CNBC TV 18

Some leaders in a state called Tamil Nadu give out big jobs to build things like roads and schools.

A man named Annamalai says a few of these leaders are asking for extra money, called kickbacks, before giving the jobs.

He says he has audio recordings that prove this is happening.

Annamalai used to be a leader in a big political party called the BJP.

He says the head of the state, Chief Minister Vijay, is honest and does not like corruption.

But Annamalai believes some of the Chief Minister's helpers are not being honest.

He wants the Chief Minister to hold weekly meetings so the helpers stay on the right track.

Annamalai says he will wait one year before complaining officially, to give the new leaders a chance.

He also talked about a big river dam project he dislikes and about making sure medical exams are fair.

Annamalai wants the leaders to fix these problems for the people of the state.

Key facts

Accuser
K Annamalai, former BJP leader
Allegation
Ministers demanding kickbacks of 2-4 per cent on government tenders
Claimed Evidence
Audio recordings
Chief Minister Named
C Joseph Vijay
New Movement
We The Leaders (grassroots leadership movement)
First-time MLAs
154 of 234 after the 2026 elections
Other Issues Raised
Mekedatu reservoir project, NEET paper leaks, rural water rejuvenation, school infrastructure
Location of Remarks
Environmental awareness gathering, Chennai

Quotes

K Annamalai

Former BJP leader and activist

“The CM is indeed against corruption, and we see that. They did not take kickbacks in major tenders earlier, but some ministers have started demanding them now.”
CNBC TV 18
“Some ministers are saying they came after giving money for votes, so give two per cent, give three per cent, give four per cent.”
CNBC TV 18

Sources

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