The centre, covering 1.98 lakh square feet, was inaugurated after its foundation stone was laid in November 2024. It houses a library, science facilities, a space‑themed attraction, and other learning hubs designed to spark scientific curiosity among students.
Stalin, who announced the project in the 2024‑25 state budget, framed the centre as a legacy that will benefit Tamil Nadu for years. He said, “Who inaugurates it is not the achievement; the real achievement lies in planning and creating it.” He listed other DMK‑initiated projects such as the Kamarajar Library in Tiruchirappalli, the Quaid‑e‑Millath Library in Tirunelveli, and the Bharathidasan Knowledge Centre in Salem, arguing these efforts laid a foundation across districts.
Aadhav Arjuna rebuffed Stalin’s claim, arguing that public projects arise from taxpayers’ needs, not a single leader’s vision. He cited AIADMK‑initiated schemes like the Athikadavu‑Avinashi water supply, eleven new government medical colleges, and the Ukkadam‑Athupalam flyover, all of which his party laid groundwork for and the DMK later inaugurated.
The clash is more than a library dispute; it reflects Coimbatore’s shift from AIADMK stronghold to a battleground for the newly formed Tamil Maanila Katchi. The party’s recent victories—such as Sathyabhama’s win in the Dharapuram by‑election—underscore its growing influence. The debate will shape how the new government positions itself ahead of the 2026 state elections.