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Three men arrested for alleged bid to bribe TVK MLA
The Hindu··2 Jul
Chennai Triplicane Police arrested three men after TVK MLA N. Elaiyaraja from Uthangarai filed a complaint alleging a bribe attempt linked to a no-confidence motion against the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker. Thirunavukkarasu, Naresh and Thiagarajan were arrested. Elaiyaraja said he was offered up to Rs 35 crore to vote specifically and was threatened if he disclosed the conversation.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Assembly floor-test integrity affects state governance stability.
- Bribery allegations can trigger police probes into political networks.
- TVK's young government faces early defection-related scrutiny.
What's Happening
- Three men were arrested in Chennai on July 1.
- A TVK MLA reported a Rs 35 crore bribe offer.
- Police registered a case based on a June 29 complaint.
Political Fallout
- Elaiyaraja represents Uthangarai for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.
- Senthilbalaji's brother was linked to one accused in the probe.
- TVK won the May 2026 trust vote with cross-party support.
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