DMK president MK Stalin left for the United Kingdom on 4 July 2026, travelling via Dubai for what is expected to be a two-week visit. He was accompanied by his wife Durga Stalin, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, and his grandson Inbanithi.
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According to reports, the primary purpose of the visit is to attend Inbanithi’s graduation ceremony in sports development. Following the ceremony, the family is expected to spend a short vacation in the UK before returning to Chennai on 20 July 2026.
Stalin’s departure comes at a time when several senior DMK leaders and former ministers are facing legal scrutiny from state and central investigating agencies over a range of cases, including alleged corruption, money laundering, financial irregularities and other criminal offences.
Anitha R. Radhakrishnan Arrested
Former Fisheries Minister and Tiruchendur MLA Anitha R. Radhakrishnan was recently arrested by the Tamil Nadu Police after the Madras High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea. The case relates to allegedly defamatory and personal remarks made against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
Separately, Radhakrishnan also remains under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case. While the ED had attached 18 properties belonging to him and his family, a court recently ordered status quo on the attachment pending further proceedings.
Senthil Balaji Faces Prosecution Push
Former Electricity and Excise Minister V. Senthil Balaji continues to remain at the centre of the long-running cash-for-jobs and money laundering case.
The present Tamil Nadu government has initiated steps to secure the Governor’s sanction to proceed with his prosecution in the alleged scam, which has been investigated by the Enforcement Directorate over the past several years.
DVAC Books E.V. Velu, Conducts Raids
Former Highways Minister E.V. Velu has also come under fresh legal scrutiny after the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) registered a case against him alleging criminal conspiracy, cheating and forgery.
The anti-corruption agency subsequently conducted coordinated searches at 14 locations linked to Velu as part of its investigation into alleged irregularities in road construction contracts and suspected financial misconduct.
K.N. Nehru Under Scanner
Former minister K.N. Nehru has also been booked in connection with alleged financial irregularities linked to a cash-for-jobs case.
His family-owned businesses and associated properties have previously been subjected to Enforcement Directorate searches as part of separate investigations into alleged bank fraud and financial transactions.
Stalin’s overseas visit therefore comes at a politically significant time, with multiple senior leaders from his party simultaneously facing investigations, arrests or prosecution by various law enforcement agencies. The DMK president is expected to return to Chennai on 20 July after completing his family visit to the United Kingdom.
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