2 weeks ago
Annamalai claims TN ministers demand kickbacks, cites audio proof
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.
Former BJP leader K Annamalai alleged some Tamil Nadu ministers are demanding kickbacks on government tenders.
Annamalai claimed to have audio recordings proving ministers are asking for 2-4 per cent kickbacks.
He said Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is against corruption but needs to rein in Cabinet colleagues.
Annamalai's movement We The Leaders will formally raise the issue after the government completes its initial period in office.
He also opposed Karnataka's Mekedatu reservoir project and urged action on NEET paper leaks and rural water and school spending.
- Who
- K Annamalai, former BJP leader and founder of We The Leaders, who accused unnamed Tamil Nadu ministers
- What
- Allegations that some Tamil Nadu ministers demand kickbacks of 2-4 per cent on government tenders, with claimed audio proof
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, at an environmental awareness gathering
- When
- On Sunday, following the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
- Why
- Annamalai alleged ministers seek kickbacks (some saying they 'came after giving money for votes') and urged the Chief Minister to rein in the Cabinet
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









