Udhayanidhi alleges free ration rice being polished and sold at ₹30 per kg across T.N.
Tamil Nadu opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has accused the state government of illicitly polishing free ration rice and reselling it as premium grade at a profit. The government has not yet provided a formal response to these allegations regarding the public distribution system.
Why it matters
Allegations of corruption in food distribution programs directly impact the welfare of low-income populations and can trigger significant political instability.
Udhayanidhi alleges free ration rice being polished and sold at ₹30 per kg across T.N. left Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin. PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/8yu26g/article71621090.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI08_25_2026_000069B.jpg R SENTHILKUMAR Chennai: Tamil Nadu Assembly LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin arrives for the state Assembly session, in Chennai, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar)(PTI08_25_2026_000069B) He alleges that people have also been returning the rice in several places CHENNAI Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday accused the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government of polishing rice meant to be distributed free of cost under the Public Distribution System (PDS) and selling it as Grade A fine-variety rice at ₹30 per kg. Mr. Udhayanidhi was referring to the rice being sold at ₹30 per kg by the State government through 260 cooperative and Amudham Departmental Stores across the State as a measure to control the inflation of food prices.
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