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Tamil Nadu cancels book orders for Tiruchi library amid Periyar row
Authorities in Tiruchirappalli have cancelled a book purchase order for the Kamarajar Grand Library and directed publishers to retrieve their submissions, escalating a controversy over content selections at the facility.
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District officials in Tiruchirappalli have terminated a pending book acquisition order for the Kamarajar Grand Library, citing unresolved concerns over the collection's curation. The decision follows mounting tensions surrounding the library's content policy and the selection of titles for the newly established facility.
Publishers who had submitted works for consideration have been instructed to collect their materials, which are presently stored at the District Central Library in the city. The directive effectively halts the expansion of the library's collection through the procurement order under review.
The cancellation reflects broader discord over the library's acquisition criteria and governance structure. The Periyar Arivulagam controversy, which triggered the dispute, has prompted administrative scrutiny of the facility's operational framework and book selection protocols.
Library officials have not issued formal statements detailing the specific reasons for the order cancellation or the timeline for publishers to retrieve their submissions. The decision is expected to delay the opening or expansion of library services at the Kamarajar Grand Library facility.