Minister claims five crore bribe offer

School Education Minister A. Rajmohan alleged during Tamil Nadu Day celebrations on November 1, 2026 that someone offered him five crore rupees for a cultural post appointment.

Offer routed through textbook corporation chair

Rajmohan said the five crore rupee offer was routed through Loyola Mani, Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation.

DMK files complaint with anti-corruption agency

DMK legal wing joint secretary I. Paranthamen lodged a complaint with the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption on November 2, 2026, seeking a First Information Report into the alleged bribe offer.

DMK questions minister's reporting delay

Paranthamen said Rajmohan did not report the offer to the DVAC or any law enforcement agency and made it public only on November 1 without naming who made the offer.

“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.”

DMK alleges evidence concealment

Paranthamen argued that since singer Pushpavanam Kuppusamy was appointed president of the Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram, the alleged bribe was concealed by both the minister and Loyola Mani.

“Since singer Pushpavanam Kuppusamy has been appointed president, the alleged offer of gratification was concealed by both the Minister and Mr. Loyola Mani.”

DMK seeks records and communications

The complaint seeks an inquiry into the alleged offer and the securing of records and communications among Rajmohan, Loyola Mani and the person who offered the money.