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Corruption allegations spark political blame game over Coimbatore library project
A controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu over a ₹300-crore library project in Coimbatore following allegations of financial irregularities and procurement fraud. The dispute has drawn opposing political parties into a war of words over responsibility for the alleged mismanagement.
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The row intensified after prominent writer and Sahitya Akademi laureate Perumal Murugan levelled serious allegations of widespread corruption and a book-procurement scam connected to the ambitious Coimbatore library initiative. The accusations have become a flashpoint for political friction in the state, with rival factions seeking to deflect blame.
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Tamil Maanila Congress (Moovendar) party have locked horns over who bears responsibility for the alleged irregularities. Both camps have accused the other of mishandling public funds and failing in oversight duties related to the project.
The ₹300-crore library project, intended as a major cultural infrastructure development for the city, now faces scrutiny over its execution and financial management. The intervention of a respected literary figure like Murugan has lent credibility to the graft allegations and widened public attention on the matter.
State authorities are expected to respond to the corruption charges, though no formal inquiry has been announced as of now. The controversy highlights persistent concerns about accountability in large-scale public works across Tamil Nadu.