Cuddalore, Feb. 16 -- Congress MP Vishnu Prasad on Monday expressed concerns about alleged corruption in the Neyveli Lignite Coal (NLC) projects, citing a complaint filed by H. Manikandan with the CBI.

Congress leader H Manikandan from Cuddalore had filed a complaint with the CBI in July 2025, alleging that officials had colluded with private contractors and individuals to defraud the government of Rs 422 crore by awarding contracts for various construction works at NLC and demanded an investigation into the matter.

Prasad stated that the Madras High Court had ordered an investigation, but the CBI hadn't taken action. Prasad also highlighted alleged irregularities in NLC projects, including cost overruns and contract issues in Odisha's ...