Political leaders demand probe into irregularities in book procurement at Periyar Arivulagam
AI summary
Tamil Nadu political parties have demanded independent investigations into alleged irregularities in book procurement for the Periyar Arivulagam library in Coimbatore. The DMK filed a formal complaint with anti-corruption authorities, while opposition leaders called for judicial oversight to verify the authenticity of purchased titles and financial transactions.
Key takeaways
- The DMK filed a complaint with the DVAC to investigate alleged fund misappropriation in book purchases.
- AIADMK demanded a commission of inquiry chaired by a former High Court judge to probe the controversy.
- Critics questioned the existence of specific authors and the market reasonableness of the prices paid.
- Political leaders accused the current government of failing to scrutinize books before the library's inauguration.
Read the original at The Hindu
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