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Tamil Nadu cabinet where 50 percent ministers face criminal cases and one fifth are crorepatis
Politics
Published on 12 May 2026

Half the ministers have criminal cases lurking
An analysis of Tamil Nadu’s recently appointed ministers finds that 50% have criminal cases, while 30% face serious allegations. About 20% of the ministers are crorepatis, with the Chief Minister listed as the wealthiest. The cabinet’s average assets reportedly add up to a striking Rs 126 crore, raising fresh questions on who’s in charge.
- 50% of Tamil Nadu ministers have criminal cases
- 30% face significant allegations
- 20% are crorepatis including the Chief Minister
- Cabinet average assets reported at Rs 126 crore
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