Annamalai accuses DMK of sidelining local weavers in school uniform procurement

Former State president of BJP K. Annamalai connected Monday alleged irregularities successful the State government’s textile procurement argumentation and accused it of broadside lining section weavers successful the procurement of cloth for schoolhouse students.

Campaigning for S. Yuvaraja, who is contesting from the Erode (East) Assembly constituency connected the BJP’s Lotus symbol, successful the beingness of Tamil Maanila Congress president G.K. Vasan astatine Villarasampatti Four Road, Mr. Annamalai said astir 4.5 crore metres of cloth are required annually for schoolhouse uniforms successful the State. Powerlooms, handlooms and pedal looms successful Erode person the capableness to conscionable the full demand. “However, the State Government placed orders for lone 1 crore metres locally, portion procuring 3 crore metres from different States,” helium alleged.