{
  "id": 18769888,
  "title": "Political leaders demand probe into irregularities in book procurement at Periyar Arivulagam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/political-leaders-demand-probe-into-irregularities-in-book",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T18:58:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/political-leaders-demand-probe-into-irregularities-in-book-procurement-at-periyar-arivulagam/article71679143.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Political leaders have demanded a probe into irregularities in the procurement of books for Periyar Arivulagam in Coimbatore. The DMK has lodged a complaint with the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) seeking the registration of a case and an investigation into alleged large-scale irregularities and misappropriation of public funds. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has further demanded the formation of a commission of inquiry chaired by a former High Court judge to probe the controversy. The investigation should establish various aspects of the procurement process, including the selection and purchase of books, approval of purchases by committees, and the quality and quantity of books delivered.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}