Former TN minister EV Velu appears before DVAC

DMK leader and former Tamil Nadu minister E.V. Velu appeared before the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) in Chennai on Wednesday. His appearance was in connection with alleged irregularities in road projects during the previous DMK administration. The questioning lasted for several hours, according to individuals familiar with the matter.

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I arrived at the campus (of DVAC) today around 10.45 am and the interrogation commenced at 11 am. They asked a lot of questions at me. On my part, on the basis of extending complete cooperation, I have provided them with truthful answers.

Velu told reporters that he appeared in compliance with a Madras High Court order and offered complete cooperation. He stated that he provided truthful answers to numerous questions posed by the agency. "I have extended my full cooperation to them, complying with the court’s order," he said, emphasizing that his responses were based solely on truth without fabrication.

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I have extended my full cooperation to them, complying with the court’s order.

The Tiruvannamalai MLA added that he would appear again if summoned. He noted that the case is currently pending in court and is scheduled for July 28, expressing his anticipation for justice. The DVAC had previously conducted searches at premises linked to Velu, who served as highways minister, and associated officials in June, following a 2022 complaint by Arappor Iyakkam founder Jayaram Venkatesan.

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Since the case is currently pending in Court, I cannot say anything more in detail (to the media). The case is scheduled to come up on July 28. I am looking forward to get justice on that day.