A major political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after the DMK accused Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay of attempting to induce two party MLAs to resign from the Assembly. The ruling party has approached Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and the DVAC, seeking an FIR and a comprehensive probe. Citing claims made by MDMK leader Vaiko, the DMK alleges a larger conspiracy to alter the Assembly's composition through inducements and defections. The allegations have triggered fresh debate over political ethics and democratic mandates in the state.