Writer Perumal Murugan Alleges Literary Scam in Coimbatore Library
· India · The Hindu, Indian Express
Tamil writer Perumal Murugan has publicly alleged serious irregularities in the book collection at Periyar Arivulagam, a library recently inaugurated in Coimbatore. In a detailed article, he highlighted factual errors in books purchased by the library, including the naming of a fictitious person as the first Premier of the Madras Province in 1947. The library, a project of the state government, was inaugurated by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Following these allegations, School Education Minister Rajmohan announced that an immediate inquiry would be initiated into the procurement process. The Minister stated that any scam involving a library named after Periyar would not be tolerated.
Why it matters
The controversy raises concerns about the quality control and procurement processes of state-funded public institutions in Tamil Nadu.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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