The Locked-Up Politicians
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Wednesday, 07 September 2011, 03:53 IST |
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M. K. Kanimozhi
Out of his three fives and six children, Kanimozhi has been the favorite child of DMK Chief M Karunanidhi and has been the urban face of the party. Basically a poet and journalist, her political career that began in 2007 after being elected to the Rajya Sabha had taken a slow and steady course. It was, of course, a transition period from what is labeled as her fathers literary legacy to his political legacy. Her political future plunged into darkness ever since the 2G scam was out to the public. CBI charge sheeted Kanimozhi in the historical corruption scandal for her role in accepting
214-crore kickback for Kalaignar TV in which she owns a 20 percent stake. She was arrested and sent to Tihar Prisons on 20 May, 2011 after her bail plea was rejected.
214-crore kickback for Kalaignar TV in which she owns a 20 percent stake. She was arrested and sent to Tihar Prisons on 20 May, 2011 after her bail plea was rejected.