Tamil Nadu CM Accuses BJP of Political Conspiracy Ahead of Elections
In a recent statement, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin accused the BJP of orchestrating a political conspiracy by using Income Tax officials to suppress opposition voices ahead of the state assembly elections. He condemned the actions taken against TNCC president K. Selva Perunthagai, who alleged unlawful detention during a raid at his residence. Stalin emphasized that such tactics would not go unanswered by the electorate. Selva Perunthagai further claimed that the presence of Hindi-speaking officials hindered his political activities, raising concerns about the misuse of central agencies by the BJP and AIADMK. This unfolding situation highlights the tense political climate in Tamil Nadu as elections approach.
| Apr 20, 2026, 14:52 IST
Stalin's Allegations Against BJP
On Monday, MK Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claiming that officials from the Income Tax Department conducted a raid at the residence of K. Selva Perunthagai, the president of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC), as part of a strategy to suppress the opposition ahead of the state assembly elections. In a post on Twitter, Stalin labeled the actions against the TNCC leader as a conspiracy and accused the BJP of acting out of fear of defeat.
Condemnation of Actions Against Selva Perunthagai
Stalin condemned the conspiracy aimed at silencing the Tamil Nadu president, Selva Perunthagai, emphasizing that with only 48 hours left until the election campaigning ends, the BJP government is resorting to oppression out of fear of losing. He asserted that the people of Tamil Nadu would respond decisively to such tactics. Previously, Selva Perunthagai had alleged that Income Tax officials raided his home and unlawfully detained him in the Sriperumbudur assembly constituency under the pretext of a search, hindering his ability to fulfill his political duties and connect with the public.
Political Motivations Behind the Raids
He further stated that the presence of Hindi-speaking Income Tax officials outside his residence during Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's campaign events prevented him from participating in political activities. Selva Perunthagai characterized this action as politically motivated and claimed that searches were also conducted at the homes of his friends, relatives, and DMK officials. He condemned these actions as unjust and expressed strong disapproval.
Accusations of Misuse of Central Agencies
Selva Perunthagai accused the BJP and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) of misusing central agencies. Speaking to a news media outlet, he mentioned that since the previous night, around 10 to 15 Hindi-speaking officers, who did not understand Tamil, were stationed outside his residence and remained there even after Rahul Gandhi's departure. He described their continuous presence as "extremely condemnable," stating that it prevented him from attending or coordinating any events.