TVK MLA Bribery Case: Police Seize TV Anchor's Phone, Draw Flak From DMK, Journalists

Journalist questioned, phone seized in Rs 35 crore TVK MLA bribery case

A journalist from a Tamil news channel was questioned by Chennai police and his mobile phone seized in connection with an alleged bribery case involving a ruling TVK MLA. The MLA claimed he was offered Rs 35 crore to vote against his party in a no-confidence motion, part of a larger "Meghalaya Project" to destabilise the government. The Chennai Press Club has condemned the police action, citing concerns over press freedom.

Puthiya Thalaimurai Senior Editor Vijayan Questioned, Phone Seized In Alleged ₹35 Crore 'Operation Meghalaya' Plot To Topple TVK Govt

A senior editor of Puthiya Thalaimurai Television was questioned by the Greater Chennai Police over two days and his mobile phone seized for forensic examination as part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged “Operation Meghalaya” conspiracy, in which police claim there was a bid to induce legislators of the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to destabilise the state government, as reported in India Today. According to an official stat…

What is 'Project Meghalaya'? Inside the alleged Rs 35-crore plot to topple Vijay-led TVK govt

The complaint was filed by Uthangarai MLA N Elaiyaraja, who alleged that YouTuber Thirunavukkarasu, who runs the opinion polling group IPDS, and others offered him Rs 35 crore to vote against the party's stand

TV journalist quizzed by police in case relating to alleged attempt to bribe TVK MLA

TV journalist questioned by police in bribery case involving TVK MLA, amid allegations of conspiracy and threats.

"Project Meghalaya" And Alleged Attempt To Destabilise Vijay Government

The case centres on claims that attempts were made to persuade at least one TVK MLA to defy the party whip during assembly voting.

Journalist detained, phone seized over messages linked to TVK MLA poaching claim

Police questioned journalist Vijayan for two days after alleging he sent objectionable texts to Thirunavukarasu. The case widened with claims around 'Operation Meghalaya', a seized phone and Kanimozhi's attack on TVK.