Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Udhayanidhi Rejects Vijay’s DMK Corruption Charges in Assembly
Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin argued in the Assembly.
Vijay accused the DMK and some of its leaders of corruption.
He said Enforcement Directorate documents supported claims about alleged party-fund collections.
He also mentioned older political investigations and criticized former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.
Udhayanidhi said these were only allegations and that Vijay had shown no proof.
He said the Opposition was not allowed to answer properly in the Assembly.
Udhayanidhi also accused Vijay of avoiding questions about law and order.
Vijay said police vacancies would be filled and the police system would be digitalized.
The disagreement also included remarks about women and actor Trisha.
Udhayanidhi Stalin rejected Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s corruption allegations against the DMK, saying they lacked proof.
He accused Vijay of diverting attention from law-and-order questions and said the Opposition was denied a chance to respond.
Vijay cited Enforcement Directorate documents while alleging corruption and the collection of party funds during the previous DMK regime.
Vijay referred to the Sarkaria Commission and MISA while criticizing former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi and the DMK’s record.
The dispute also involved police reforms and Vijay’s appeal against defamatory remarks about women amid a controversy involving actor Trisha.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, the DMK and other political figures.
- What
- A political dispute over corruption allegations, Assembly debate procedures, law-and-order issues, historical inquiries and remarks about women.
- When
- During and after the Tamil Nadu Assembly proceedings described in the reports.
- Where
- The Tamil Nadu Assembly in Chennai and subsequent media comments.
- Why
- Vijay raised corruption allegations against the DMK, while Udhayanidhi demanded proof and accused him of avoiding law-and-order questions.
Udhayanidhi Stalin and DMK
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay
Proof for corruption allegations
Udhayanidhi Stalin and DMK
Udhayanidhi said Vijay’s accusations were baseless allegations without proof and insisted that allegations must be proven.
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay
Vijay alleged serious, organized corruption and party-fund collection during the previous DMK regime, citing Enforcement Directorate documents.
Assembly debate and law and order
Udhayanidhi Stalin and DMK
Udhayanidhi said the Opposition was denied a chance to answer and that Vijay did not address its law-and-order questions.
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay
Vijay focused part of his reply on policing, promising to fill vacancies, digitalize the department and allow police to function without interference.
Past cases and political criticism
Udhayanidhi Stalin and DMK
Udhayanidhi questioned Vijay’s references to the Sarkaria Commission and MISA and argued that accusations against DMK leaders remained unproven.
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay
Vijay cited the Sarkaria Commission while alleging that former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi abused his official position.
Remarks about women
Udhayanidhi Stalin and DMK
The DMK said remarks attributed to Udhayanidhi concerning actor Trisha had been edited and misrepresented.
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay
Vijay appealed against defamatory remarks against women amid the controversy.
- Main allegation
- Vijay alleged organized corruption and collection of party funds during the previous DMK regime.
- Udhayanidhi’s response
- He said allegations must be proven and accused Vijay of making claims without evidence.
- Assembly dispute
- Udhayanidhi said the Opposition listened to Vijay’s speech before walking out and was denied an opportunity to respond.
- Enforcement Directorate references
- Vijay cited Enforcement Directorate documents concerning alleged corruption in municipal administration and TASMAC.
- Police proposals
- Vijay said police vacancies would be filled, the department digitalized and police allowed to function without interference.
- Historical references
- Vijay referred to the Sarkaria Commission and MISA while criticizing the DMK and M Karunanidhi.
- Related controversy
- Vijay appealed against defamatory remarks about women amid a dispute involving Udhayanidhi and actor Trisha.
