A political conflict erupted in Tamil Nadu after the Enforcement Directorate claimed evidence of corruption within TASMAC. The BJP organized a protest, leading to the arrest of several opposition leaders. However, the DMK government has strongly refuted the allegations, denying any malpractices in TASMAC operations.
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