Chennai, September 5, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
DMK deputy general secretary Kanimozhi on Saturday criticised the Tamil Nadu government over Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) searches at premises linked to former Municipal Administration Minister K.N. Nehru, alleging that government agencies were being used to intimidate political opponents.
Kanimozhi said the DMK would not be intimidated by raids, threats or political pressure and would challenge the action both politically and through legal channels.
Her remarks came as DVAC teams conducted simultaneous searches at 19 locations linked to Nehru, his brother K.N. Ravichandran and others in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli.
In Chennai, teams searched Nehru’s residence in Alwarpet, Ravichandran’s residence in R.A. Puram and an office associated with him in Adyar. Searches were also carried out at premises in Mylapore, Thiruvanmiyur, Anna Nagar, Abhiramapuram and other areas.
In Tiruchirappalli, DVAC officials reached Nehru’s residence in Thillai Nagar early in the morning and conducted an extensive search.
Police personnel were deployed around the property as DMK workers gathered outside and raised slogans against the government.
The searches are linked to allegations of irregularities in the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department during Nehru’s tenure. Investigating agencies have alleged manipulation in the awarding of government contracts for road works, sanitation projects and other civic schemes, with commissions allegedly collected from contractors.
Transactions involving more than Rs 1,000 crore have reportedly come under scrutiny. The department has also faced allegations relating to recruitment to more than 2,500 posts and alleged irregularities in transfers and postings.
The DVAC had earlier registered a case based on material related to the alleged transactions.
Details of any documents, cash or other material recovered during Saturday’s searches were not immediately disclosed.
DMK president M.K. Stalin also condemned the searches, calling them politically motivated. He said the party and Nehru would face the proceedings through legal means and asserted that such action would not intimidate the DMK.
Kanimozhi alleged that the searches reflected an attempt to target Opposition leaders instead of addressing issues affecting the people of Tamil Nadu.
The searches and the ensuing political confrontation have further sharpened tensions between the ruling TVK and the principal Opposition DMK.
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