DMK Minister Makes Explosive Allegation Against Former AIADMK Leader
In a significant political development from Pudukottai, Minerals and Mines Minister S Reghupathi made startling allegations on Friday, characterizing former AIADMK minister K A Sengottaiyan as a 'sleeper cell of BJP' operating within actor Vijay's political party, TVK.
The Sleeper Cell Allegation
Addressing reporters in Pudukottai, Minister Reghupathi claimed that Sengottaiyan maintains close ties with the BJP leadership and has been specifically assigned to bring the Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) into the BJP fold. "He goes to Delhi and meets the home minister. Then he talks to Dhinakaran, OPS, and Sasikala, and finally joins TVK. All this shows he has been sent with a plan as a sleeper cell of BJP in TVK," Reghupathi stated emphatically.
The DMK minister suggested a calculated pattern in Sengottaiyan's political movements, indicating coordinated efforts between the former AIADMK leader and BJP leadership to influence Tamil Nadu's political landscape.
Response to Corruption-Free Government Promise
When questioned about actor Vijay's promise of establishing a corruption-free government, Minister Reghupathi delivered a sharp retort. "Black money is cinema's first money. Let those who speak of eradicating corruption first reveal their own," he remarked, casting doubt on the financial transparency within the film industry.
Reghupathi used this opportunity to highlight the achievements of the DMK government, asserting that the ruling party had delivered substantial development on the ground over the past four and a half years and expressed confidence about returning to power in upcoming elections.
Political Meetings and ED Visits Dismissed
Addressing speculation about political realignments, Reghupathi commented on Sengottaiyan's potential meeting with DMK minister Sekarbabu. While Sengottaiyan denied such a meeting occurred, Reghupathi suggested that "it's natural that a person leaving a party wanted to explore opportunities of joining another party" and acknowledged that Sekarbabu might have met him for this reason.
The minister also dismissed concerns about Enforcement Directorate (ED) visits affecting the ruling party, stating unequivocally that the DMK government had nothing to fear from such investigations and reaffirming their commitment to transparent governance.
This explosive allegation comes at a crucial time in Tamil Nadu politics, as parties position themselves for upcoming electoral battles and new political formations like Vijay's TVK party gain traction among voters seeking alternatives to established political outfits.
