DMK, allies slam BJP for I-T searches

The DMK has criticized the BJP government for conducting Income Tax searches on properties linked to state highways minister E V Velu. DMK leaders Udhayanidhi Stalin and R S Bharathi accused the BJP of using the I-T department and Enforcement Directorate as party units and engaging in political vendetta. DMK allies supported the ruling party and stated that the searches would not help the BJP win elections. In response, the BJP and AIADMK welcomed the searches, claiming they exposed the DMK’s corruption.