Archive · 22 Sep 2026
EPS Alleges Five Lakh Paddy Bags Soaked in Rains
AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami said rain damaged many paddy bags.
He alleged that about five lakh bags became wet.
The bags were reportedly left outside without roofs or other protection.
The affected centres included places in the delta region.
Palaniswami blamed the TVK government for poor organization.
He warned that the damaged grain might be sent to ration shops.
Poor people who depend on these shops could then receive spoiled rice.
These claims were made after two days of rain.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami alleged that five lakh paddy bags were soaked at procurement centres across the State.
He said the affected bags included those in the delta region and were kept outdoors without adequate protection.
Palaniswami blamed the TVK government for handling paddy procurement in an unorganized manner.
He warned that the damaged grain could be routed through the Public Distribution System.
He said ration-shop users, especially poor people, would bear the consequences of receiving spoiled rice.
- Who
- AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami made the allegations and referred to the TVK government’s handling of procurement.
- What
- Palaniswami alleged that five lakh paddy bags were soaked and could become unusable.
- When
- After two days of sudden rain.
- Where
- Paddy procurement centres across the State, including the delta region.
- Why
- Palaniswami said the bags were left outdoors without adequate protection and warned that spoiled grain could enter the Public Distribution System.
- Alleged affected bags
- Five lakh paddy bags
- Affected locations
- Procurement centres across the State, including the delta region
- Weather event
- Two days of sudden rain
- Storage condition
- The bags were allegedly kept outside without a roof or adequate protection
- Political critic
- Edappadi K Palaniswami, AIADMK general secretary
- Alleged risk
- Spoiled grain could be routed to the Public Distribution System
- People identified as at risk
- Poor people dependent on rice supplied through ration shops