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Tamil Nadu CM Supervises Veeramani Case Investigation, Minister Says
Minister Rajmohan said Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is personally watching the Veeramani case.
He said investigators would examine the matter fully.
He also said anyone found responsible would face action.
Rajmohan criticized the earlier DMK government for allegedly not acting despite evidence.
He questioned why the case was kept out of public view for a year.
The minister said the location of a proposed new government complex has not been decided.
He asked the Union government to release findings from studies at Keezhadi.
He also said his party expects to do well in two upcoming by-elections.
School Education Minister Rajmohan said Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is directly supervising the Veeramani case.
Rajmohan said everyone found involved would face action after a comprehensive investigation.
He accused the previous DMK government of failing to act and questioned why the case remained undisclosed for a year.
The government has not finalized Pattinapakkam for a proposed Secretariat-cum-Assembly complex, Rajmohan said.
Rajmohan urged early publication of Keezhadi study findings and expressed confidence in TVK’s prospects in two by-elections.
- Who
- School Education Minister Rajmohan, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, the TVK administration and the previous DMK government are central to the remarks.
- What
- Rajmohan said the Chief Minister is supervising the Veeramani case and that those found involved will face action.
- Where
- He spoke after inaugurating a renovated pond at the Government Museum campus in Egmore, Chennai.
- When
- Rajmohan made the remarks on Wednesday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Why
- The remarks came amid a dispute between the ruling TVK and DMK over how the earlier investigation was handled.
TVK Government Position
DMK-Linked Criticism
Handling of the Veeramani case
TVK Government Position
Rajmohan said the current TVK administration took up the case within months of taking office, is conducting a comprehensive investigation and will act against everyone found involved.
DMK-Linked Criticism
Rajmohan accused the previous DMK government of failing to act despite evidence, questioned why the case remained out of public view for a year and asked who ordered it closed.
Political responsibility
TVK Government Position
Rajmohan said the case is under the Chief Minister’s direct supervision and that no one can escape accountability.
DMK-Linked Criticism
The article reports a broader dispute over the previous investigation but does not provide the DMK’s detailed response.
Key facts
- Case supervision
- Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is said to be directly supervising the Veeramani case.
- Minister
- School Education Minister Rajmohan made the statements.
- Investigation
- Rajmohan described the investigation as comprehensive.
- Political dispute
- The comments followed a dispute between the ruling TVK and the DMK over the earlier handling of the case.
- Proposed complex
- The location of the Secretariat-cum-Assembly complex has not been finalized.
- Archaeology
- Rajmohan urged early release of findings from studies at Keezhadi.
- By-elections
- He expressed confidence in TVK’s prospects in Dharapuram and Madurantakam.
Quotes
Rajmohan
Tamil Nadu School Education Minister
“The Veeramani case is under the direct supervision of the Chief Minister. No one can escape.”
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