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Shortage of Rs 30 fine-variety rice in Amudham shops - TTV Dhinakaran
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News18•18-10-2026, 16:17
Shortage of Rs 30 fine-variety rice in Amudham shops - TTV Dhinakaran
- •AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran criticized that fine-variety rice in Amudham cooperative shops ran out as soon as ministers finished taking reels.
- •He slammed the Food Minister for making contradictory statements regarding the severe hike in prices of daily essentials in Tamil Nadu.
- •Dhinakaran condemned the minister's approach of dividing urban and rural people based on social status and dietary habits.
- •He stated that the government's failure to anticipate price rises and take precautionary measures exposes its incompetence.
- •He urged the government to stop giving unnecessary comments and ensure adequate stock and continuous sale of the Rs 30 per kg rice in cooperative outlets.
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AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran criticized that fine-variety rice in cooperative Amudham outlets ran out within an hour of ministers launching the sale, alleging the scheme was merely for shooting reels. He also condemned the Food Minister for making contradictory statements and dividing urban and rural populations based on social status.
The Food Minister stated that rice prices have risen due to a decrease in supply from neighboring states like Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, alongside issues related to hoarding.
Based on public need, a maximum of up to 5 kg of fine-variety rice is provided to each family through the cooperative and Amudham outlets.
