DMK slams BJP over I-T searches in premises of individuals linked to T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji
The HinduFollowing the Income Tax department’s coordinated searches across different locations in Tamil Nadu at individuals linked to state Electricity Minister V. Senthilbalaji, the ruling DMK alleged the BJP is using central agencies such as the I-T to "avenge" opposition parties. The searches were being held in various cities including Karur and Coimbatore at the premises of individuals linked to the minister, police sources said. Senthilbalaji responds Speaking to reporters at Chennai, the Minister denied reports he was also being searched by the authorities and said searches were being held at the premises of his brother, his friends and relatives along with their acquaintances. Such raids are not new to us as similar action was held during the last phase of the campaigning for the Assembly polls.In most places where the searches were held, the individuals are already paying tax; they are not tax evaders," he said.