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Is this TVK or Drugs Vetri Kazhagam? Paranthaman's scathing question
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News18•19-10-2026, 17:32
Is this TVK or Drugs Vetri Kazhagam? Paranthaman's scathing question
- •DMK former MLA Paranthaman questioned whether TVK stands for Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam or Drugs Vetri Kazhagam following a massive drug seizure.
- •A TVK functionary named Poobalan was arrested in Nagapattinam for the possession of 137 kg of international drug methamphetamine.
- •Paranthaman highlighted several past incidents involving drug and gutka seizures linked to various TVK functionaries across different districts.
- •He criticized the induction of former AIADMK minister C. Vijayabaskar into the party, raising serious concerns about the party's connections.
Key Questions Answered
DMK former MLA Paranthaman raised this question following the arrest of a TVK functionary in Nagapattinam for possessing 137 kg of methamphetamine, alongside other incidents involving party members linked to illegal substances.
TVK functionary Poobalan, who also served as the election in-charge for the Kilvelur assembly constituency, was arrested by DRI officials for possessing 137 kg of methamphetamine.
Paranthaman highlighted that 100 kg of ganja was seized from TVK Periyasamy's place in Tiruppur and 140 kg of gutka from TVK functionary Arun's place in Bhavani, Erode.
