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Tamil Nadu Job Scam: BJP Demands CBI Probe Into Rs 888-Crore Recruitment Fraud

The Tamil Nadu BJP has launched a sharp attack on the DMK government over an alleged massive job scam. Party president Nainar Nagenthran claims the ruling party collected bribes up to Rs 35 lakh per post during municipal department recruitment. He revealed that over 1.12 lakh applicants competed for 2,538 vacancies in what he calls a cash-for-jobs scheme. The BJP is demanding an immediate CBI investigation to expose what they describe as systematic corruption targeting Tamil youth.

Key Points: TN BJP Seeks CBI Probe Into Rs 888 Crore Municipal Job Scam

  • BJP alleges DMK took Rs 35 lakh bribes per post for ineligible candidates
  • Recruitment involved 2,538 vacancies with over 1.12 lakh applicants
  • CM Stalin personally handed appointment orders just two months ago
  • Enforcement Directorate revelations suggest widespread bribery in MAWS department
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TN BJP seeks CBI probe into Rs 888-crore 'job scam' in Municipal Department

BJP demands CBI investigation into alleged Rs 888-crore cash-for-jobs scam in Tamil Nadu's Municipal Department involving 2,538 vacancies and 1.12 lakh applicants.

"In the name of appointments, the DMK filled its own pockets by collecting lakhs of rupees per position - Nainar Nagenthran"

Chennai, Oct 29

In a sharp attack on the DMK government, Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran has demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into what he described as a massive Rs 888-crore "cash-for-jobs scam" in the state's Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MAWS) Department.

Nagenthran accused the ruling DMK of "hunting down the future of honest Tamil youths" by allegedly taking bribes of up to Rs 35 lakh per post to appoint ineligible candidates, depriving thousands of qualified applicants of fair employment opportunities.

According to him, during the 2024 recruitment process for 2,538 vacancies in the department, over 1.12 lakh applicants had applied.

"In the name of appointments, the DMK filled its own pockets by collecting lakhs of rupees per position and recruiting undeserving persons," Nagenthran said in a statement.

The BJP leader pointed out that the appointment orders for these posts were personally handed over by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin just two months ago, making the alleged irregularities even more serious.

"If corruption could happen in a recruitment drive inaugurated by the Chief Minister himself, one can only imagine how many such scams have taken place in the last four-and-a-half years," he said.

Nagenthran further stated that the revelations by the Enforcement Directorate - suggesting widespread bribery in the MAWS recruitment process - show how deeply corruption has taken root in the DMK regime.

"From air to sanitation, corruption runs through every level of this government. Now, even the dreams of Tamil Nadu's youth are being looted," he charged.

Calling the incident "a grave betrayal of the state's unemployed and meritorious youth," Nagenthran asserted that only a CBI inquiry could "expose" the full extent of the wrongdoing.

"The BJP, on behalf of the people of Tamil Nadu, demands an impartial CBI investigation to bring to light the masterminds behind this scam and ensure justice for the victims of DMK’s corrupt governance," he said.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While corruption allegations should be taken seriously, let's not forget this is coming from BJP just before elections. Every party does this drama. We need independent verification, not political mudslinging.
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Arjun K
888 crores?! That's massive money! If true, this is daylight robbery of public funds. CBI probe is definitely needed. Our youth deserve fair opportunities, not this "cash-for-jobs" system. Shameful!
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Sarah B
As someone working in HR, this pattern is unfortunately common across many states. The system needs complete overhaul with transparent digital processes and third-party audits. Political parties should stop using job scams as election weapons.
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Vikram M
ED revelations cannot be ignored. If CM himself distributed appointment letters, he should take responsibility. Tamil Nadu youth are struggling with unemployment and this kind of corruption makes things worse. Hope justice prevails 🙏
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Karthik V
Whether it's DMK or BJP, all politicians play with young people's futures. We need systemic change, not just changing one corrupt party with another. The entire recruitment process needs to be made foolproof and technology-driven.

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