In the latest wave of corruption and fraud allegations within the DMK, reports suggest that, yet another sitting minister & MPs may soon face charges similar to the cash-for-jobs scandal involving former DMK liquor minister Senthil Balaji.
These new accusations center around the recent appointment of ration shop executives across Tamil Nadu. According to reports, the allocation of posts was allegedly divided among ministers, district secretaries, and senior DMK officials. In Salem district, three key figures have come under the spotlight: Salem MP Selva Ganapathy, Rajya Sabha MP S. R. Sivalingam, and Tourism Minister R. Rajendran. They are accused of accepting bribes in exchange for job placements and then failing to deliver the promised positions.
It is alleged that Selva Ganapathy and Sivalingam split 140 available positions between themselves and distributed them unlawfully. Cadres claim they were instructed to collect money from ten applicants for every single post. “We acted on the minister’s orders,” some said, adding that many who paid bribes were ultimately denied jobs and left without recourse. These administrators reportedly revealed the full extent of the scheme to higher authorities.
When confronted, Selva Ganapathy and Sivalingam allegedly denied involvement, redirecting blame toward Minister Rajendran. The minister, in turn, insists he has no connection to the scandal. However, insiders claim that a formal complaint is likely to be filed against him soon, with comparisons being drawn to Senthil Balaji’s ongoing job fraud case. Minister Rajendran is said to be deeply unsettled by the developments but maintains his innocence.
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