CHENNAI: Expressing shock over the alleged corruption of Rs 87 crores in implementing MGNREGS (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme), PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss condemned the DMK government for not taking action.

In a statement, Anbumani said that a social audit has revealed corruption of Rs 87 crore during the last 6 years.

"Of the total corruption amount, Rs 26.57 crore occurred during the present year. But, only Rs 1.39 crore has been recovered. Of the total Rs 87 crore, only Rs 38 crore has been recovered. The allegations are that payments have been disbursed to the persons who did not come to work," he added.

He also pointed out that the number of man-days in Tamil Nadu under the scheme has decreased, which is due to corruption.

"An investigation should

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