Question 1

What is Makkal Saatchi?

Accepted Answer

Makkal Saatchi (மக்கள் சாட்சி, meaning "People's Evidence" or "People's Witness") is an independent Tamil Nadu citizen platform for anonymously documenting and reporting bribery and corruption across public services, government offices, police stations, and other institutions. It is a website at makkal-saatchi.com, not affiliated with any political party or media organisation.

Question 2

Is Makkal Saatchi the same as Makkal Aatchi?

Accepted Answer

No. Makkal Saatchi (மக்கள் சாட்சி) and Makkal Aatchi (மக்கள் ஆட்சி) are completely different. Makkal Saatchi is a corruption-reporting website. Makkal Aatchi (meaning "People's Rule") refers to a separate political concept or party. The names sound similar in English but are written and pronounced differently in Tamil.

Question 3

How do I report a bribe on Makkal Saatchi?

Accepted Answer

Visit makkal-saatchi.com/report, choose the type of bribe or corruption, enter the district, area, and office details, provide the amount demanded, describe what happened, and submit. Your identity is never revealed — all reports are anonymous by default.

Question 4

Is Makkal Saatchi free and anonymous?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Makkal Saatchi is completely free to use. No account or login is required. Reports are anonymous by default — your name, IP address, and device information are never collected or stored.

Question 5

Which areas of Tamil Nadu does Makkal Saatchi cover?

Accepted Answer

Makkal Saatchi covers all 38 districts of Tamil Nadu. You can report bribery from any district — including Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, and all other districts.

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