Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Palaniswami Accuses TVK Government of Negligence in Paddy Procurement
Edappadi K. Palaniswami criticized the Tamil Nadu government over damaged paddy.
He said many farmers brought their harvested rice to procurement centres.
The rice was reportedly left outside without being purchased.
Sudden rains soaked and ruined some of the bags.
Palaniswami said this caused farmers to lose money.
He also said crops across about 2,000 acres were submerged.
He blamed the government for not releasing Cauvery water on time.
The government’s response to these allegations was not included in the report.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami accused the TVK government of mishandling paddy procurement after sudden rains.
He said thousands of paddy bags were left unprocured at centres and roadsides across Tamil Nadu.
Palaniswami claimed the rain damaged produce and caused financial losses for farmers.
He cited damage to about 2,000 acres and large quantities of paddy bags in several districts.
He also criticized delayed Cauvery water release and alleged that the state’s law and order situation was deteriorating.
- Who
- AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami criticized the C. Joseph Vijay-led TVK government.
- What
- Palaniswami alleged negligence in paddy procurement, resulting in crop damage and financial losses after sudden rains.
- When
- The statement was issued on Wednesday; the report does not specify a date.
- Where
- The reported damage occurred across Tamil Nadu, including Delta districts and procurement centres in several districts.
- Why
- Palaniswami said paddy was left unprocured and exposed to rain, while delayed Cauvery water release also affected cultivation.
AIADMK’s Criticism
TVK Government’s Position
Paddy procurement
AIADMK’s Criticism
Palaniswami said the government left thousands of paddy bags unprocured, exposing them to sudden rains and causing farmer losses.
TVK Government’s Position
The report does not include a response from the TVK government.
Administrative performance
AIADMK’s Criticism
Palaniswami described the administration as inexperienced, paralyzed and unable to operate the machinery effectively.
TVK Government’s Position
The report does not provide the government’s assessment of its administrative performance.
Cauvery water release
AIADMK’s Criticism
Palaniswami said delayed water release prevented farmers from completing cultivation cycles and contradicted the promise to procure cultivated crops.
TVK Government’s Position
The report does not include a TVK response on Cauvery water management.
- Main critic
- Edappadi K. Palaniswami, AIADMK general secretary
- Government criticized
- The C. Joseph Vijay-led TVK government
- Reported crop impact
- Agricultural crops on approximately 2,000 acres were severely submerged
- Mayiladuthurai damage
- Around 20,000 paddy bags were reportedly damaged
- Cuddalore damage
- About 10,000 paddy bags reportedly suffered damage
- Kanchipuram damage
- Approximately 20,000 paddy bags were reportedly ruined
- Chengalpattu damage
- Around 50,000 metric tonne of paddy was reported soaked at two open procurement centres
- Additional criticism
- Palaniswami alleged delayed Cauvery water release and deteriorating law and order