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

Tamil Nadu Minister for School Education Rajmohan. File | Photo Credit: Ragu R. DMK legal wing joint secretary I. Paranathaman on Monday lodged a complaint with the Director of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), seeking registration of a First Information Report (FIR) into an alleged offer of ₹5 crore to School Education Minister A. Rajmohan from a person seeking appointment as president of the Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram.In his complaint, Mr. Paranathaman referred to the Minister’s allegation during the Tamil Nadu Day celebrations on Sunday (November 1, 2026) that the offer had been routed through Loyola Mani, Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation.“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. Since singer Pushpavanam Kuppusamy has been appointed president, the alleged offer of gratification was concealed by both the Minister and Mr. Loyola Mani. They have concealed evidence of the commission of an offence and are equally culpable,” Mr. Paranathaman said in his complaint.He sought an inquiry into the alleged offer and the securing of records and communications among the Minister, Mr. Mani and the person who had offered the money. Published - November 02, 2026 06:32 pm IST