Udhayanidhi Stalin urges appointment of Tamil Nadu Agriculture Secretary

Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has called for the immediate appointment of a full-time Agriculture Secretary. He noted that the position has remained vacant for a month following the transfer of the previous secretary, expressing concern that the lack of administrative leadership could impact farmers ahead of the monsoon season.

Stalin also addressed food procurement costs, claiming that previous DMK government efforts helped lower the procurement price of tur dal. He contrasted these figures with current procurement rates under the TVK government. Additionally, he raised concerns regarding the rising cost of cooking oil procured for ration shops, alleging that increased procurement prices could lead to significant financial discrepancies.