DMK MP Seeks Legal Action Against BJP Officials in 'Cash for Vote' Case A member of parliament from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has approached the Madras High Court, demanding that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) take action against BJP's State President Nainar Nagendran and former State General Secretary Kesava Vinayagam in a case linked to alleged "cash for vote" activities. The legal petition was filed by Rajya Sabha MP R Girirajan, who argued that the ED has failed to investigate the matter despite clear evidence of financial misconduct. The case centers around the seizure of Rs. 3.99 crore from three train passengers at Tambaram Railway Station on April 7. These individuals were identified as close associates of Nagendran, and they allegedly admitted to carrying the money to distribute among voters on behalf of Nagendran during the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. Girirajan highlighted that the case was transferred to the Central Bureau of Crime Investigation (CBCID), and an FIR was registered under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including 171(C), 171(E), 171(F), 120(b), 109, and 511 read with 188. Girirajan emphasized that the alleged offenses fall under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), which mandates the ED to register an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) and initiate proceedings when scheduled offenses are involved. He contended that the ED's inaction, despite the availability of evidence, constitutes a violation of legal obligations and undermines the constitutional guarantee of Article 21. The MP argued that the ED's failure to act is influenced by external factors, including political considerations, which compromises the integrity of the law.#madras_high_court #bjp_state_president #dmk_mp #nainar_nagendran #kesava_vinayagam
