Tamil Nadu BJP has escalated its criticism of the ruling DMK government following a Madras High Court directive for the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department to file an FIR against Minister K. N. Nehru. The BJP spokesperson labeled the court’s order as a significant blow to the DMK administration and urged Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to promptly dismiss Nehru from the Cabinet. Additionally, the BJP called for a CBI investigation, emphasizing the necessity for an impartial probe into the alleged irregularities.
The High Court’s Division Bench, led by Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava, issued the directive based on various materials, including allegations from the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The ED had lodged a complaint with the Tamil Nadu DGP in October 2025, accusing the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department of widespread corruption in appointments and tender processes.
The ED’s complaint suggested that the purported scam could involve financial misconduct ranging from Rs 630 crore to Rs 1,020 crore. It alleged that bribes of Rs 25 lakh to Rs 35 lakh were received per post for 2,538 appointments. The complaint also referenced digital evidence such as WhatsApp conversations, screenshots, and financial records seized during searches at locations associated with individuals linked to the Minister.
The BJP spokesperson highlighted that the High Court’s ruling supported the party’s longstanding claim of systemic corruption under the DMK government. Pointing to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s characterization of the state government as a “20 per cent commission government,” he stressed the importance of accountability. Meanwhile, the DMK is yet to provide a detailed response to the recent developments.
Legal experts clarified that an order to register an FIR signifies the initiation of a formal criminal investigation and does not imply guilt. As the state gears up for Assembly elections in 2026, the issue is anticipated to heighten the political rivalry between the BJP and the ruling DMK in the upcoming weeks.
