DMK Accused of 'Washing Machine' Politics as Tainted Strongman Joins Party

The DMK faces intense backlash for inducting former AIADMK minister R Vaithilingam, who is under ED investigation for a Rs 27.9 crore bribery case. Critics accuse CM Stalin of hypocrisy, citing his recent attacks on 'washing machine' politics, while activists fear the move is designed to stall the pending money laundering probe.