Political Feuersturm: Tasmac scandal triggers allegations and investigations

As an AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, the political landscape in Tamil Nadu heats up a thorough investigation into a suspected financial scandal within the state Tasmac Liquor Corporation.

The controversy revolves around alleged overloading in TASMAC outlets, where reports indicate that consumers pay RS 10 additional per bottle, a fee of Palaniswami claims reaches the highest political offices. According to the recent hold of the Supreme Court, this happens in the investigation of the enforcement directorate in this matter.

In a parallel development, Prime Minister Mk Stalin took part in the Niti Aayog meeting after a three-year break, which led to Speculation of Palaniswami about his motives in relation to allegations of corruption. However, Stalin claims that his participation is exclusively to work for the financial rights and needs of urban development of Tamil Nadu.