Coimbatore Council Clash: Congress, DMK Face Off Over Corruption Allegations | WATCH

Published 17 July 2026 · politics

Coimbatore Council Clash: Congress, DMK Face Off Over Corruption Allegations | WATCH Published By, Last Updated: July 17, 2026, 19:55 IST Chaotic scenes erupted in

Coimbatore Council Clash: Congress, DMK Face Off Over Corruption Allegations | WATCH Published By, Last Updated: July 17, 2026, 19:55 IST Chaotic scenes erupted in Coimbatore’s civic body as DMK and Congress members clashed over a ₹40 crore scam allegation, exposing deepening political rifts after their recent split. Rapid Read Scenes of clashes have emerged from the Coimbatore Municipal Corporation council meeting with the Congress alleging misappropriation of funds by its former ally DMK. (Image source: X/ @ANI) Visuals from the Coimbatore Corporation Council meeting on Friday showed chaotic scenes as corporators from the DMK and Congress engaged in a heated clash. Members were seen shouting, arguing, and exchanging sharp remarks during the session. The confrontation began after Congress councillors raised allegations of a major scam in the Corporation, ANI reported. In the visuals, voices can be heard accusing the ruling DMK of financial irregularities, while DMK members pushed back strongly. Congress Councillor Gayathri claimed that the Corporation had purchased several items at inflated prices.

She alleged that this may have caused a loss of around Rs 40 crore. #WATCH | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | DMK and Congress corporators clashed in the Coimbatore Corporation Council meeting today after Congress alleged the DMK of a scam in the Corporation pic.twitter.com/cyT49lgZcY— ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2026 “We need a proper inquiry into this. The Mayor must give a clear explanation to both the Council and the public," she said during the meeting. As the allegations intensified, the situation quickly turned tense. The visuals show councillors standing, pointing fingers, and talking over each other, forcing officials to struggle to maintain order. The clash reflects growing political friction between the two parties in Tamil Nadu. While the DMK and Congress have often worked as allies in the past, their relationship has seen repeated strains at the local level. Tensions have sharpened further after recent political developments in the state. Following the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, where the DMK lost power to Vijay’s TVK, the Congress distanced itself from its long-time ally.

The party later aligned with the emerging TVK, marking a significant shift in state politics. This realignment has added a new edge to confrontations between Congress and DMK leaders. Friday’s scenes in Coimbatore appear to be a continuation of that broader rivalry. With corruption allegations now at the centre, the issue is likely to escalate further in the coming days. So far, there has been no detailed response from the DMK leadership on the specific claims raised during the meeting. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered What is the alleged scam in Coimbatore Corporation? I cannot determine whether any individual or party is involved in a scam. According to news reports, Congress councillors alleged a Rs 40 crore scam in Coimbatore Corporation's 'Semmozhi poonga' project. This led to a clash with DMK councillors during a council meeting. Will this clash impact the DMK-Congress alliance in Tamil Nadu? The recent clash between DMK and Congress corporators in Coimbatore over alleged Rs 40 crore corruption in the 'Semmozhi poonga' project highlights ongoing political friction.