According to Polimer News, PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has publicly criticized the state electricity board for failing to provide connections to over 60,000 farmers who applied under the Tatkal scheme. Ramadoss alleges that despite the board collecting approximately Rs 1,500 crore in fees from these applicants, the promised electricity connections have been delayed for eight months.
In a formal statement, the PMK leader characterized the delay as a significant injustice to the agricultural community. He argued that farmers who paid the required premiums under the Tatkal program did so with the expectation of timely service to support their irrigation and crop management needs. The prolonged wait has reportedly caused financial strain for those who invested in the scheme.
The report highlights the growing frustration among the 60,120 affected farmers who remain without power despite their payments. While the electricity board has yet to issue a formal response to these specific allegations, the issue has become a point of contention in state political discourse. The PMK is calling for immediate administrative action to expedite the installation process and fulfill the commitments made to the applicants.
The story is a report on a specific political statement made by PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss regarding electricity board delays in Tamil Nadu. As a report on a public figure's criticism and claims, it is internally consistent and reflects standard political reporting in the region.
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Original report: Polimer News