Leaders Demand Probe Into Periyar Arivulagam Book Procurement

Political leaders in Tamil Nadu are demanding a high-level inquiry into alleged irregularities in book procurement at Periyar Arivulagam. AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami called for a commission headed by a former High Court judge, while CPI(M) state secretary P. Shanmugam stated that a regular police investigation is insufficient to uncover the truth. The controversy highlights growing concerns over transparency in institutional purchases.