BJP Alleges Corruption in Tamil Nadu's Free Dhoti Scheme

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-12T10:56:08.227019+05:30

- BJP's K Annamalai accuses State Handlooms Minister R Gandhi of corruption in the free dhoti and saree scheme, demanding his resignation. - Annamalai claims 2 million dhotis were rejected for high polyester content, questioning the procurement process. - Minister Gandhi rebuts, calling the allegations baseless and politically motivated, defending the quality checks and procurement process. Source: [Dt Next](https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/annamalai-firm-on-charges-says-2-million-dhotis-failed-test-822690), [Dt Next](https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/dress-procured-for-pongal-cleared-all-quality-checks-annamalais-claims-false-minister-822689)

BJP's K Annamalai accuses State Handlooms Minister R Gandhi of corruption in the free dhoti and saree scheme, demanding his resignation.
Annamalai claims 2 million dhotis were rejected for high polyester content, questioning the procurement process.
Minister Gandhi rebuts, calling the allegations baseless and politically motivated, defending the quality checks and procurement process.

Source: Dt Next, Dt Next