Prime Minister Narendra Modi has mentioned the authorities will lengthen for 5 years the free ration scheme, Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, protecting 80 crore poor individuals. This announcement was made by Modi whereas addressing a rally for Chhattisgarh elections in Durg. The PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) was began in April 2020 to assist the poor amid the COVID pandemic for three months nevertheless it was prolonged later. Under the free ration scheme, poor households get 5 kg of meals grains every month.Â
The Congress nevertheless criticised the transfer. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge mentioned the Prime Minister is considering of the poor now solely as a result of it’s election time. The Congress additionally claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement was a “blatant violation” of the mannequin code of conduct because it was made throughout the Chhattisgarh election marketing campaign.
India TV additionally requested an opinion ballot on this – ‘Will extension of free ration scheme till 2028 create problems for the opposition parties in 2024 Lok Sabha elections?’ While 78 per cent of voters thought that the Opposition would face a brand new problem after BJP’s this transfer, 18 per cent have been of the view that it will not make any distinction. 4 per cent abstained from voting. Â
