AMMK leader asks Tamil Nadu for quality tests on school Children's Day cakes

Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam founder T.T.V. Dhinakaran has asked the Tamil Nadu government to test the quality of cakes meant for students in government and government-aided schools before giving them out on Children's Day.

Storage Concerns

Dhinakaran stated that cakes bought from different companies sat in vehicles for four days without proper storage or cooling. He noted that the items traveled long distances and officials must check their make and expiry dates, how they were kept, and overall safety.

Public Reaction

The reports of poor storage have worried parents. These concerns follow earlier complaints about food quality in school breakfast and mid-day meal programs. Dhinakaran asked the School Education Department to make sure only safe food reaches students.

Context

Tamil Nadu runs large school nutrition programs to support student health and attendance in state-run schools. Government agencies routinely monitor food supplies for these welfare schemes to prevent health risks among children.