A controversy has reportedly emerged within the Tamil Nadu government over allegations that confidential intelligence reports intended for Chief Minister Vijay are being accessed by others before reaching him, as per news reports.
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According to sources in the police department, intelligence reports concerning ministers, senior bureaucrats and administrative affairs are normally prepared by the Intelligence Wing and submitted to the Chief Minister through established channels. These reports are meant to help the Chief Minister monitor the functioning and conduct of ministers and senior officials.
Police sources stated that it is a routine practice for intelligence agencies to keep watch on ministers and high-ranking officials and submit periodic reports. Typically, such reports are forwarded to the Chief Minister through the Intelligence IG, either once a week or twice a month, enabling the Chief Minister to stay informed about developments within the administration.
The sources further claimed that similar arrangements existed under previous governments as well. During former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s tenure, it was alleged that her close aide Sasikala would review intelligence reports before they reached the Chief Minister. Likewise, during the DMK government, sources claimed that intelligence reports were allegedly viewed by a relative of Chief Minister MK Stalin, who was also associated with the company “PEN,” before being placed before him.
According to the sources, after the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government assumed office, a special monitoring committee was constituted to track the activities of ministers and senior officials. The committee’s reports were initially intended to be sent directly to Chief Minister Vijay’s desk.
However, sources alleged that this procedure has now changed.
They claimed that John Arokiasamy, who serves as Chief Minister Vijay’s personal strategist, has been visiting the Secretariat frequently and that intelligence reports are now being routed through him before reaching the Chief Minister.
The sources further alleged that John Arokiasamy has been instructed to review the reports and, in some instances, directly seeks clarifications from senior intelligence officials regarding certain matters contained in the reports.
In addition, the sources claimed that a senior minister and a senior official attached to the Chief Minister’s security division have also sought access to the intelligence reports, including requests that they be shared through WhatsApp.
Police sources argued that, as a matter of procedure and legal propriety, intelligence reports should not be viewed by anyone other than the Chief Minister or an officially appointed aide authorised by the government before they reach the Chief Minister.
They pointed out that no such official aide has yet been appointed for Chief Minister Vijay. Therefore, according to the established procedure, the intelligence reports should first reach the Chief Minister himself.
The sources alleged that this process is now being bypassed, with multiple individuals seeking access to the reports before they are placed before the Chief Minister.
They further expressed concern that the involvement of what they described as a “three-member group” eager to read intelligence reports before they reach Vijay could increase the risk of confidential government information being leaked.
These claims were attributed to police department sources.
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