Tamil Nadus 1000 Crore Tasmac scandal

A prime minister who took part in the routine Niti Aayog meeting in Neu -Delhi should not be political news in normal events.

In the situation that is preserved in Tamil Nadu, Stalin leads to national capital to be part of the Niti Aayog government council on May 24th.

Because the same prime minister who had boycotted the Niti Aayog session last year and in a symbolic show of the political one-upmanship. So when his government and family are in immense pressure about the Tasmacgate in the state, Stalin was gotten to Delhi.

Does he try to pull threads and save the face for himself, his family and the party? At least the former Prime Minister Edappadi Palaniswami thinks that because he quickly fell on Stalin's upcoming visit, in which a formal communiqué got on it.

It is not only Edappadi, but the ally of his party, the BJP, also relentlessly aimed at the state government and the first family via the Tasmacgate. Although the mainstream media do their best to draw attention elsewhere, the Tasmacgate proves to be a big shocker and may have a major impact on the elections in 2026.

Thanks to a number of top -class raids, which were carried out by the Enforcement Directorates (ED), the fraud has plunged from a carefully hidden cabinet that was aimed at the officials of the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) and are said to be connected to the state's first family.

The Tasmac fraud: What the ED discovered

The examination of the scandal, which in the amount of 1,000 billion GBP, if not more, stirred the DMK, since some of the people who are on the run were known parts of the film business of the deputy minister Udhayanidhi Stalin.

The ED's probe in Tasmac has shown great financial irregularities, including:

Kickbacks & bribery: Desillerie companies, according to the possession of those who belong near the power center in the state, allegedly paid bribes to TASMAC officials to secure the care orders.

Overvaluation and fraudulent transactions: According to reports, bottles with bottles were sold at excessive prices, with excess revenue being withdrawn by Shell companies.

Tender manipulation: Bar licenses and means of transport were allegedly awarded to companies without adequate documents, which increases the suspicion of preference.

Political connections: Near helpers from Udhayanidhi Stalin have gotten among the scanners, reporting that some people have fled from the country from the raids.

Madras's Supreme Court supported the investigation of the ED and rejected the petitions and TASMAC submitted by the Tamil Nadu government who wanted to block the agency's actions. The court decided that business crimes are crimes against the nation and increase the legitimacy of the probe.

Tasmac MD has a lot to explain

S. Visakan, the managing director of TASMAC, is the man under the line of the Great Fire Brigade. His role in the current ED probe is of central importance due to several key aspects.

As a MD, Visakan is ultimately responsible for the financial and operational integrity of TASMAC. He was reportedly exposed to ED officers over two days after extensive searches in his office and his apartment by ED officers. He was grilled in his residence in Manapakkam in Chennai and later in the ED office in Nungambakkam.

This indicates that the ED believes that they have crucial information about the alleged irregularities. According to reports, his wife was also questioned.

The ED expressly claims that Visakan and other high -ranking TASMAC officers were involved in a “sophisticated system” in order to manipulate tenders, overloaded customers and receive setbacks from Destillerie. While the exact type of its alleged participation is still being examined, the agency examines whether it has made it easier or benefits these illegal activities.

Media reports show that ED officers have restored prints from WhatsApp chats near Visakan's residence. These chats allegedly contain details of Tasmac's procurement, legal questions related to floating tenders and discussions about real estate. The presence of such communication could be interpreted as proof of his direct knowledge or participation in questionable business.

His connection to Udhayanidhi Stalin, as primarily claims to the opposition, is based on the alleged proofs found during the raids. The chat prints allegedly show Ratheesh Velu, who is widely considered a close employee and even a friend from the childhood of Udhayanidhi Stalin and gives Visakan direct instructions. These instructions allegedly contained details of specific alcohol brands for sale, e.g.

In addition, a particularly remarkable alleged exchange sent Visakan with Udhayanidhi Stalin a photo of himself. The opposition goes into the city and in question of how a private person like Rathesh could influence such an impact on a high -ranking government official such as the TASMAC -MD and implies that Ratheesh acted in the name or with the knowledge of Udhayanidhi.

The AIADMK even has the social media campaign “Yaar Antha Thambi (who is this brother?)”

Ratheesh Velu & Akash Baskaran: The hard -grapping figure and the film didence connection

Rathesh Velu, the man for whom one million speculations are, has reportedly fled the country before the ED could carry out his search queries in his residence. The sealing of his MRC Nagar residence by the ED continues to underline its difficult -to -grapping status.

Of course, this suspected escape raised the suspicion, and many dubious details appear around him every day. Of course, these are still in the area of ​​presumption and conspiracy theory. But it looks like it is the main traffic for the laundry of non -reported money associated with TASMAC. His perceived closeness to Udhayanidhi Stalin has attracted the attention of the investigative authorities and the opposition alike.

Akash Baskaran, a film producer who heads Dawn Pictures, is reportedly part of this shady network. His premises were also searched by Ed Sleuths.

His background is in business and his father has a jewelry shop in Salem. After completing his training, Akash joined the film industry as a director's assistant under filmmaker Vignesh Shivan. It is important to note that Vignesh Shivan, husband of Nayanthara, especially staged an advertising video for the chess Olympics with Prime Minister MK Stalin.

Akash Baskaran's connections extend directly into the first family of the DMK through marriage. In 2024 he married Dharaneeswari, the daughter of CK Ranganathan, Chairman and Managing Director of Cavinkare. Dharaneeswari's mother Thenmozhi is the granddaughter of the former prime minister and DMK patriarch M. Karunanidhi in Tamil Nadu.

Akash undisputes this marriage to the mighty political descent of the DMK. In 2024, numerous prominent personalities took part in the film industry and the DMK, including Stalin and Udhayanidhi Stalin.

Akash Baskarans Dawn Pictures is a relatively new production house, but quickly drawn attention to the financing of several big budget films at the same time, with an estimated combined value between 400 and 550 GBP £ 550 crore. He is currently producing high -quality projects with leading Tamil stars: Idli Kadai Main role Dhanush, Parasakthi With Sivakarthikeyan and Silambarasan Trs 49. Film.

DMK was stuck on the backfoot

The examination of the ED examines whether illegal remedies generated from the alleged TASMAC fraud by channeled by Dawn images and invested in the film industry. It also brings the broader Kollywood industry to the periphery of this politically charged investigation, especially in view of the fact how much the prevailing dispensation has about the film dome.

The interweaving of the political personalities and the film industry in this scandal underlines the complex dynamics in the socio-political landscape of Tamil Nadu. If the elections approach 2026, the revelations from the TASMAC examination will have a significant impact on the DMK.

Although the mainstream media choose to play down the scandal, prominent social media handles have taken up the political problem with hot potato problems.

Opposition leaders have also confiscated the scandal and demands accountability and transparency. The development events underline the need for a thorough investigation of the relationships between political units and other influential sectors within the state.

All types of rumors float around on social media platforms, and large names from the DMK can be interviewed by the ED. There are political handles who claim that someone from the first family is sent to prison in the case. This has been increased speculation since immediately. But don't make a mistake with it – things become complex and determined.

Historically, corruption allegations have played a crucial role in the Tamil Nadu policy. The fraud in Delhi alcohol led to voting backs for the AAP, and similar trends could occur here. The AIADMK and the BJP use the scandal to improve their mood before the elections.

There is no exaggeration to say that the Tasmac fraud has become more than just a financial scandal. As opposition parties, their attacks and the DMK navigates in a crisis, which could redesign the state's dynamics.

Stalin's visit to Delhi can hardly save the situation. At least it looks like now.