AIADMK Accuses TVK Government of Power Procurement Corruption
On October 13, 2026, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami accused the TVK-led Tamil Nadu government of a corruption scam in power procurement. He alleged the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation awarded short-term contracts to five private firms for 4,400 MW daily at an average of ₹35 per unit, leading to frequent power cuts and increased consumer bills. Electricity Minister C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar attributed the high costs to increased demand.
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What Happened
On October 13, 2026, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, the General Secretary of the AIADMK, accused the TVK-led government in Tamil Nadu of orchestrating a corruption scam in power procurement. The accusation centers on the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation (TNPDC/TNPDCL) awarding short-term contracts to five private firms for the procurement of 4,400 MW of electricity daily between October 12 and October 31, 2026. The alleged price for this power is an average of ₹35 per unit, with reported rates ranging from ₹31.99 to ₹37 per unit.
Palaniswami claimed this mismanagement has led to frequent power cuts and a surge in consumer electricity bills. The TVK coalition government assumed power approximately five months prior, around May 2026, and reportedly cancelled earlier power procurement contracts due to corruption suspicions. Electricity Minister C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar defended the high costs, citing increased power demand.
Key Facts
- Edappadi K. Palaniswami, AIADMK General Secretary, made the accusations on October 13, 2026.From research
- The accusation concerns the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation (TNPDC/TNPDCL) awarding short-term power procurement contracts.From research
- Contracts were for 4,400 MW of electricity daily, from October 12 to October 31, 2026.From research
- The alleged price for power procurement is an average of ₹35 per unit, with rates from ₹31.99 to ₹37 per unit.Daily ThanthiHindu Tamil ThisaiHindustan TimesDeccan Herald
- Electricity Minister C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar attributed high costs to increased power demand.From research
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