# Tamil Nadu probes Periyar library book errors

> Tamil Nadu government orders probe after AI errors and inflated prices in Periyar library books.
- Title: Tamil Nadu probes Periyar library book errors · India Today
- Summary: Tamil Nadu government orders probe after AI errors and inflated prices in Periyar library books.
- Keywords: tamil nadu, periyar arivulagam, ai errors, inflated prices, book procurement, dmk government, tvk government, periyar library, india, India Today
- Source: India Today — https://indiatoday.in/india/tamil-nadu/story/periyar-arivulagam-book-purchase-probe-ai-errors-inflated-prices-vijay-tvk-dmk-3034039-2026-11-06
- Author: Anagha
- Published: 2026-11-06T15:55:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tamil nadu, periyar arivulagam, ai errors, inflated prices, book procurement, dmk government, tvk government, periyar library, india, news
## Periyar library books controversy
Tamil Nadu government orders probe into alleged AI errors and inflated book prices in Periyar Arivulagam library.
## Alleged book errors
Writer Perumal Murugan flagged factual inaccuracies, suspected AI-generated content, and purchases from obscure publishers at inflated prices.
## Price discrepancies
Books priced up to Rs 1,445 for Tamil classics, while standard editions cost around Rs 350.
## Procurement timeline
Book selection process began in November 2025 with committee formed in January 2026.
## CM Vijay's accusation
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay accused previous DMK government of corruption in Periyar library book procurement.
## DMK defense
DMK defended procurement as transparent, with Rajivgandhi Radhakrishnan questioning CM's knowledge of facts.
## Calls for action
Kamal Haasan demanded book withdrawal and publishing houses sealed, while others sought investigations.
## Key takeaway

Tamil Nadu government investigates alleged AI-generated errors and inflated book prices in Periyar Arivulagam library.