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Vaiko Alleges Rampant Corruption Under DMK, Praises Vijay Government

MDMK chief Vaiko alleges corruption under DMK, praises Vijay government. He claims to have stayed silent due to alliance obligations.

Priya Nair
Priya Nair
Political Editor · Mon, 06 July 2026 at 01:15 pm
Vaiko Alleges Rampant Corruption Under DMK, Praises Vijay Government

MDMK chief Vaiko has made a shocking accusation against the previous DMK government, alleging widespread corruption and commission-taking. According to Vaiko, he stayed silent about the corruption due to his party's alliance obligations with the DMK. Vaiko's comments come as a significant criticism of the DMK, which was previously in power. The MDMK chief has also praised the current Vijay government, suggesting that it is an improvement over the previous regime. Vaiko's allegations are likely to spark a significant reaction from the DMK, which has been accused of corruption in the past. The DMK has not yet responded to Vaiko's comments, but it is likely that the party will issue a statement defending itself against the allegations. Vaiko's decision to speak out against the DMK is significant, given his party's previous alliance with the DMK. It remains to be seen how the DMK will respond to Vaiko's allegations and what impact this will have on the political landscape. The current Vijay government has been trying to distance itself from the corruption allegations of the previous regime, and Vaiko's comments may be seen as a boost to its efforts. However, the DMK is likely to strongly deny the allegations and may try to discredit Vaiko's claims. The situation is likely to develop further in the coming days, with both sides engaging in a war of words. As the story unfolds, it will be interesting to see how the people of the state react to Vaiko's allegations and what impact it will have on the political parties involved. The allegations of corruption are a serious issue and will likely be closely watched by the public and the media. The response of the DMK and the Vijay government will be crucial in determining the outcome of this situation. Vaiko's comments have sparked a significant debate, and it remains to be seen how the situation will play out. The people of the state will be closely watching the developments and will likely be eager to see how the parties involved respond to the allegations. In the end, the truth behind the allegations will be crucial in determining the outcome of this situation. The public and the media will be closely watching the developments, and it will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds. Vaiko's allegations have sparked a significant controversy, and it remains to be seen how the parties involved will respond. The situation is likely to have a significant impact on the political landscape, and it will be interesting to see how it plays out. Source: NDTV

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