PM Modi lashes out at Naveen Patnaik govt over subsidised rice scheme

The subsidised rice distribution scheme has been a major poll plank for Naveen Patnaik-led BJD govt in previous elections where outcomes immensely favoured the incumbent government

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lashed out at the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) for laying false claims over the hugely subsidised one rupee rice scheme.

The subsidised rice distribution scheme has been a major poll plank for Naveen Patnaik-led BJD government in previous elections where outcomes immensely favoured the incumbent government.

“The government of Chowkidar in Delhi procures rice at Rs 29-30 per kg and despatches it to Odisha. The Odisha government contributes only Rs 2 per kg to it.. However, they claim that they provide rice at a subsidised rate to the people of Odisha. It's an