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The article reports on Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran’s criticism of the DMK government’s handling of paddy procurement from delta farmers. Nagenthran accuses the DMK of failing to adequately prepare for the harvest, leading to infrastructure deficiencies and the spoilage of harvested paddy due to rain. He refutes the DMK’s claim that the central government is to blame for refusing to increase the permissible moisture content, pointing to the state’s failure to utilize weather prediction technology and build sufficient storage. He also alleges bribery in the procurement process and criticizes the DMK’s governance, claiming they have prioritized internal political maneuvering over public welfare.
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Tamil Nadu BJP Blames DMK for Paddy Procurement “Fiasco”
TIRUCHI, November 22, 2025 – Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran has launched a scathing attack on the DMK government, holding them responsible for the alleged “fiasco” surrounding the procurement of paddy from delta farmers. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Nagenthran accused the state government of failing to adequately prepare for the harvest season, resulting in a lack of necessary infrastructure and widespread spoilage of paddy due to rainfall.
“The DMK government should have made all necessary arrangements well in advance,” Nagenthran stated, highlighting the state’s alleged failure to utilize ₹10 crore worth of rainfall prediction instruments and build sufficient storage warehouses. He refuted the DMK’s claims that the central government was at fault for refusing to increase the permissible moisture content, insisting that the blame lies squarely with the state’s mismanagement.
Nagenthran went on to allege that farmers were being forced to pay bribes for paddy procurement, further compounding their difficulties. He criticized the DMK’s governance, claiming they have spent the last 4.5 years focusing on internal political agendas rather than serving the people. He accused Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of prioritizing his son Udayanidhi’s political ascent over addressing critical issues facing the state.
The press conference followed a state-level BJP meeting focused on electoral roll revisions, attended by prominent party figures including BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh, former state presidents K. Annamalai, Pon. Radhakrishnan, and Tamilisai Soundarrajan.
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