Should CM’s remarks on corruption at DPCs be treated like film dialogues that have no value, asks Dhinakaran
AMMK leader refers to the instance of a bribe of ₹50 per bag allegedly being demanded at a DPC near Panruti in Cuddalore district
Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran questioned on Wednesday (August 26, 2026) whether Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's remarks against corruption at direct purchase centres (DPCs) for paddy should be treated like film dialogues with no value. Dhinakaran shared a post on his social media account regarding a bribe of ₹50 demanded per bag allegedly at a DPC near Panruti in the Cuddalore district.
Despite disciplinary action taken against officials following a visit by Food Minister P. Venkataramanan to several DPCs last month, the persistence of corrupt practices had led farmers to lose faith in the State government's ability to effectively combat corruption. Dhinakaran urged the government to ensure strict supervision and immediate action rather than merely delivering "punch dialogues," as seen in feature films.
In another post, Dhinakaran addressed reports of delays in issuing orders to weavers in Tamil Nadu for distribution of free dhotis and sarees to the poor during the Pongal festival. Although the initial phase of the scheme had received ₹300 crore in funding in August, orders for production had not yet been issued, threatening the livelihood of nearly three lakh weavers. The AMMK leader called for the government to place production orders with the affected weavers.
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