CHENNAI: Controversies and complaints have been on the rise for the past few days over this year's Onam bumper first prize. A complaint was raised that the Onam bumper lottery with a prize money of Rs 25 crore was won by a ticket sold in the black market in Tamil Nadu. Later, the Lottery Department started an investigation into the incident. Kerala Lottery cannot be sold in other states as per the State Lottery Act. This is the cause of the complaint.

Pandyaraj, who is one of the lucky winners of the first prize, has responded to the situation after complaints were raised after the prizes. Pandyaraj responded to the media that the complaint that he bought the ticket from the black market was false. Four people bought the ticket together. He also clarified that the CCTV footage of the Walayar lottery shop can be checked if necessary.

Last day, a native of Tamil Nadu complained to the lottery department saying that the department should not pay the prize money. According to the complaint, the tickets were bought from an agency in Kerala and sold in Tamil Nadu. Even if there are no complaints, when people from other states win the prize, the money is handed over only after verification by the committee. This time the investigation will be strengthened since a complaint has been received. The reasons for the prize winner's coming to Kerala will be checked and the agency from which the lottery was drawn will be investigated.

Last day, a native of Tamil Nadu complained to the lottery department saying that they should not pay the prize money. According to the complaint, the tickets were bought from an agency in Kerala and sold in Tamil Nadu. This time the investigation will be strengthened since a complaint has been received. The reasons for the prize winner's coming to Kerala will be checked and the agency from which the lottery was drawn will be investigated.