Minister Rajmohan has made several allegations regarding the procurement of books for the Periyar Knowledge Library:
He alleged that substandard and objectionable books were purchased during the DMK government’s tenure.
An official order reportedly mandated delivery of the books within just 7 days, with funds released in March.
He accused the DMK government of carrying out what he described as India’s first “AI Scam” by purchasing books allegedly created using Artificial Intelligence.
Plans were reportedly made to allocate ₹50 crore each to knowledge centres in Trichy, Salem, Cuddalore and Tirunelveli, along with ₹5 crore for e-books.
He claimed that approval for these books was obtained at a meeting attended by 112 people under alleged DMK pressure.
Hundreds of books were allegedly published under names such as Thamarai Murali, Thamarai Ravi, Monica Ravi, Lakshmi Mohan, Pavithra Karunanidhi and Stalin, whose identities he questioned.
Orders have reportedly been issued to segregate books supplied by Agalvilakku Publications from libraries across Tamil Nadu.
A special committee will reportedly be formed to recover the entire amount spent by the government.
A complaint has also been filed with the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Police.
Rajmohan demanded an unconditional apology from the DMK to readers and students over the alleged irregularities.
He also urged Public Works Minister Aadhav Arjuna to conduct a detailed investigation into the construction of the library buildings.
