Tamil Nadu has been witnessing a new wave of intense political debate after Enforcement Directorate’s recent searches at several locations linked to DMK MP Kathir Anand. This inquiry, which is centered around allegations of financial impropriety and money laundering, has raised questions about the leadership of DMK, to the extent even Chief Minister MK Stalin is in the spotlight. The DMK has termed this as a “politically motivated” move, and opposition leaders have come in support of this. The investigation may have far-reaching implications for the credibility of the DMK, MK Stalin’s leadership, and the political dynamics in Tamil Nadu as a whole, especially in the run-up to future elections.