Dravidian parties got trapped in vicious cycle of cash-for-votes and corruption, says T.N. Minister Arunraj
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Summary
“The Dravidian parties played a role in making T.N. a social justice State. But their initial idealism became diluted. They got trapped in a narrow path of corruption-ridden governance and family politics to such an extent that they couldn’t come out of it,” says the TVK leader
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Monday, 11 May 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right