BJP Leaders Detained During Protests Over Alleged ₹1,000 Crore TASMAC Corruption

The DMK denies the allegations, while the BJP claims the scale of the scam could reach ₹40,000 crore, intensifying political tensions in Tamil Nadu.

The Enforcement Directorate uncovered ₹1,000 crore in financial irregularities at TASMAC, including tender manipulation and unaccounted cash transactions.
BJP leaders, including Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai, were detained during statewide protests against the alleged corruption at TASMAC.
Annamalai alleged that the corruption could exceed ₹1,000 crore, estimating the scam's scale to be as high as ₹40,000 crore.
The DMK has dismissed the allegations as politically motivated, accusing the BJP of exploiting the issue for electoral gains ahead of the 2026 assembly elections.
The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), a DMK ally, supported the BJP's protests, calling for the closure of all liquor shops in Tamil Nadu.