Recently, Dinamalar interviewed Annamalai, the Tamil Nadu BJP president and current 2024 Lok Sabha election candidate for Coimbatore. The interview, conducted by Balakrishnan, focused mainly on Annamalai’s plans as a candidate and what constituents can anticipate if he becomes the MP for the Coimbatore constituency. Annamalai, true to form, succinctly emphasized his commitment to development-oriented politics while strongly advocating against corruption and scientific scams, opened up his plans and vision.
Annamalai commenced the interview affirming his strong conviction in the people of Coimbatore being agents of change. He emphasized that transformative efforts will originate from this region. When the host, Balakrishnan, queried Annamalai about his assertion regarding the collaboration between DMK and ADMK, Annamalai responded with a sarcastic laugh. He expanded, suggesting that it’s not merely these political parties, but also high-ranking officials, intelligence agencies, and vested interests, all united. They meticulously ensure that the existing ecosystem remains undisturbed, fearing repercussions for those who have thrived within it, such as liquor vendors. Annamalai went on to question the significance of TRB Rajaa’s presence, hinting at the interdependence between political power and liquor industry interests. He suggested that the absence of TASMAC in 2026 would jeopardize TRB Baalu’s liquor enterprise, ultimately impacting the revenue flow to DMK.
He later elaborated on the significant impact of the DMK’s first family, particularly Sabareesan, who is consistently engaged in financing PR efforts for the DMK and guiding other initiatives to expand their influence. Drawing parallels, he likened this DMK influence to the previous KCR government in Andhra Pradesh, which closely monitored opposition activities. When Congress came to power, they exposed these surveillance practices. Drawing a comparison, he asserted that Tamil Nadu’s mastery in such tactics surpasses even the extent of phone tapping seen in Andhra Pradesh, equating it to the level of sophisticated surveillance akin to the capabilities of technologies like Pegasus used by Israel.
In a subsequent accusation, he exposed the alleged scientific corruption within the state government. It depicts how the DMK is purportedly capitalizing on loopholes to acquire funds. Annamalai stated, “Senthil Balaji has done a super thing, Particularly on the month of April and May he will off two turbines on coal turbines plants. If we slightly off in March, you and I will get a half an hour cut. like what is this Tamilnadu has half an hour power cut then push the schedule maintenance to the April and if you put another two critical plants slowly power cut will happen. What will Senthil Balaji do immediately? he will sign a power purchase agreement by calling private companies anticipating big power outrage in may month so purchasing power for 16 rupees”
Annamalai clarified that across India, there exists an energy exchange platform where state governments engage in trading energy. He emphasized the importance of assessing the rates at which the Tamil Nadu government is procuring energy, which are reported to be 16, 22, and 23 rupees per unit. This manipulation of rates artificially exacerbates the power crisis, enabling them to profit through the National Power Index exchange. Annamalai described this phenomenon as a “scientific corruption square,” operating at these levels. Detecting and apprehending them in this intricate scheme poses a challenge.
Then explaining the scam in coal Annamalai stated, “They purchase the coal which has low calorific value, purchase the low calorific value coal but in the book of accounts they give rate as higher calorific value. What will happen when you put in the boiler low calorific value coal? the production rate of power will become less, who will the blame for it? on the condition of the boiler.”He mentioned BGR Energy as an example. Today, they canceled the company’s tender. However, when did I raise concerns about the company’s bankruptcy and inability to produce a single unit? They functioned with the support of a prominent figure from DMK, promising to return ₹1500 crore double. They also accused Mettur Thermal of being supplied by the same company, BGR Energy, which allegedly operates the least efficient reactor.
Annamalai shed light on various instances of scientific corruption within different departments. He emphasized the milk scam, where despite maintaining the price, the fat content was gradually reduced. Additionally, he brought attention to the Vesti Saree scam, revealing the use of polyester instead of cotton, resulting in a profit of 160 crore through corruption. Despite filing seven complaints with the DVAC, there has been no progress, and the situation remains stagnant.
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— காஸ்மிக்பிளின்கர் (மோடியின் குடும்பம்) 🇮🇳 (@cosmicblinker) April 16, 2024
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