CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai and several party leaders were arrested ahead of their scheduled protest against the alleged ₹1,000-crore TASMAC corruption scandal. The BJP had planned a massive demonstration to highlight the alleged financial irregularities in the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), which manages liquor sales in the state.
The police detained Annamalai and other senior BJP members citing security concerns and the possibility of public unrest. The BJP has strongly condemned the arrests, accusing the DMK-led state government of suppressing democratic protests. Party members claim the TASMAC corruption scandal has led to massive financial losses and public outrage, demanding a detailed probe into the alleged irregularities.
The issue has gained political momentum, with the BJP asserting that public funds are being misused while liquor sales continue unchecked. The party has promised to escalate protests and legal action if the state government fails to provide transparency in TASMAC’s financial operations.
Meanwhile, DMK leaders have dismissed the allegations, calling them politically motivated. They argue that BJP is using the corruption claim to divert attention from key governance issues. However, with rising public concern and growing opposition pressure, the controversy is expected to intensify in the coming days.
Annamalai’s arrest has sparked reactions from political leaders across the spectrum, with supporters demanding his immediate release. The development has set the stage for a heated political battle in Tamil Nadu, with BJP continuing its fight against the DMK government’s policies.
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