Chennai, Aug 4:
Tamil Nadu HR&CE Minister S Ramesh announced that a White Paper detailing alleged irregularities in the department under the previous DMK regime would be released soon, claiming it would expose a series of “systematic scams.”
Speaking to reporters after paying floral tributes to freedom fighter Dheeran Chinnamalai on his 221st memorial day, the minister said action had already been initiated against those involved in temple-related irregularities, ranging from senior officials to lower-level staff.
Admitting to widespread irregularities in temples across the State, Ramesh said the government had addressed nearly 80 per cent of the issues within a short span and would continue to take strict action against those responsible.
He said the proposed White Paper would comprehensively outline the alleged lapses in the HR&CE Department during the previous regime and asserted that no one involved would escape punishment.