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Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin denies TVK's allegation of protecting Veeramani in abuse case
✍️ India Today
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 02:02 AM
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Chief Minister MK Stalin refuted claims by legislator TVK that he had intervened to shield Veeramani in a sexual abuse investigation.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin publicly rejected the allegation made by legislator T.V. Kalyanasundaram (TVK) that the state government had issued any order to protect Veeramani, who is under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct. In a press briefing, Stalin asserted that no such directive exists and emphasized that the law enforcement agencies are handling the case independently.
TVK had earlier suggested that the chief minister was using his influence to shield Veeramani from legal scrutiny, a claim that prompted widespread media attention. Stalin's response highlighted the government's commitment to due process and warned against spreading misinformation that could undermine public confidence in the judicial system.
The controversy arises amid a broader debate over political interference in criminal investigations. While the police have not disclosed further details of the case, they confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that any attempts to influence it would be treated seriously.
TVK had earlier suggested that the chief minister was using his influence to shield Veeramani from legal scrutiny, a claim that prompted widespread media attention. Stalin's response highlighted the government's commitment to due process and warned against spreading misinformation that could undermine public confidence in the judicial system.
The controversy arises amid a broader debate over political interference in criminal investigations. While the police have not disclosed further details of the case, they confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that any attempts to influence it would be treated seriously.