Periyar Arivulagam
“The future generation will never forgive the DMK for indulging in corruption in procuring books,” Vijay said, adding that the controversy would remain a blot on the party.
In a post on X, Vijay said an expert committee constituted by the previous DMK govt to recommend books for the library-cum-knowledge centre had been exposed by one of its members, writer Perumal Murugan, who flagged alleged irregularities in the procurement. He said the controversy was among several alleged irregularities exposed after those involving municipal administration and TASMAC. Lauding Murugan for bringing the issue to light, Vijay accused the DMK of exploiting Periyar’s name and legacy for corruption.
CHENNAI: Chief minister C Joseph Vijay and the DMK on Friday traded charges over alleged irregularities in the purchase of books for Periyar Arivulagam in Coimbatore, with Vijay accusing the previous regime of turning the institution into a den of corruption and the opposition questioning the transparency of procurement under the TVK govt.