In re: Allegations of bribery for a government post by Minister A. Rajmohan

Timeline

1. 3 Nov 2026News

   Rs 5-crore bribe remark: DMK seeks FIR against minister A Rajmohan

   CHENNAI: A casual recounting of an alleged bribery offer for a government post has landed School Education Minister A Rajmohan in trouble, with DMK legal wing j

   The New Indian Express

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The DMK legal wing wants a formal police complaint filed against a minister for alleged bribery.

   Who:

   A Rajmohan is the School Education Minister, and the DMK legal wing is the political group requesting action.

   When:

   Reported on 3 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Chennai.

   Why:

   The minister is accused of making remarks about an alleged offer of a bribe for a government job.

   What it means:

   The legal group is pushing for police to start an official investigation into the minister's statement.

2. 2 Nov 2026News

   DMK seeks DVAC inquiry into Minister Rajmohan’s allegation of being offered bribery for post

   ‘The Minister did not report the offer to the DVAC or any other law enforcement agency; he made it public only on November 1, without disclosing the identity of the person who made the offer,’ said I. Paranathaman

   The Hindu

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The DMK party has requested an official investigation into a bribery claim made by Minister A. Rajmohan.

   Who:

   Minister A. Rajmohan is the government official who reported a bribe offer, and I. Paranathaman is the person commenting on the delay in reporting. The DVAC is the state agency responsible for investigating corruption.

   When:

   Reported on 2 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Tamil Nadu.

   Why:

   The request follows concerns that the Minister failed to report the bribe offer to law enforcement agencies and did not identify the person who offered it.

   What it means:

   This development asks the DVAC to look into the Minister’s handling of these bribery allegations.