Liquor Policy Scam: After Delhi and Chhattisgarh, Is Tamil Nadu Next? – BJP Leader Annamalai Questions
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been conducting a series of investigations into liquor policy-related corruption in various states, including Delhi and Chhattisgarh. With ED raids now intensifying in Tamil Nadu as well, political discussions have gained momentum. BJP Tamil Nadu State President Annamalai has raised concerns, questioning whether Tamil Nadu will be the next state to be implicated in a liquor policy scam.
Delhi Liquor Policy Scam:
In Delhi, the ED is investigating alleged irregularities in the state’s liquor policy. As part of this, former Chief Minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate. This case has sparked significant political controversy at the national level, with opposition parties accusing the central government of using investigative agencies for political gains.
Liquor Scam in Chhattisgarh:
Following Delhi, the ED has intensified investigations in Chhattisgarh regarding a similar liquor policy scam. The residences of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and his son Chaitanya Baghel are among the 15 locations raided by ED officials. This case has further fueled allegations of large-scale financial misconduct.
ED Raids in Tamil Nadu:
Recently, Tamil Nadu has also come under scrutiny as ED officials conducted raids at TASMAC (Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation) headquarters and multiple private liquor distilleries. Reports indicate that these raids lasted for three days, with several key documents and financial records being examined. The searches took place at TASMAC offices, private liquor manufacturing units, and the residences of important officials.
BJP State President Annamalai has questioned whether Tamil Nadu is following the path of Delhi and Chhattisgarh in terms of liquor policy-related corruption. He raised this concern on his X (formerly Twitter) account, pointing to the increasing number of ED actions in the state.
Political Reactions:
- BJP’s Allegations:
- Annamalai has accused the Tamil Nadu government of mismanaging the liquor policy and engaging in financial irregularities.
- He has urged the ED to conduct a deeper investigation into TASMAC and private distilleries to uncover potential corruption.
- DMK Government’s Response:
- The ruling DMK has dismissed these allegations, calling them a politically motivated attack by the BJP.
- DMK leaders argue that the central government is using the ED as a tool to target opposition-ruled states.
What’s Next?
The ED’s ongoing raids in Tamil Nadu have sparked new political debates. Will the Tamil Nadu government be able to defend itself, or will further investigations lead to accusations against key political figures?
As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen whether these investigations will reveal genuine corruption or if they are part of a political strategy by the BJP to target opposition parties.
