Editorial With Sujit Nair | Centre Stops ₹7000 Cr Ration Funds To State For Not Putting PM’s Photo
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The Central government has reportedly withheld Rs 7,000 crore funds designated for the West Bengal government under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). The reason cited for this action is the alleged failure of the state government to comply with ""branding standards,"" which encompass the display of the logo and a photograph of the Prime Minister. Senior officials within the West Bengal government provided this information. HW News’ Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair discusses how such decisions affect the lowest common denominator and how the poor suffers due to such political confrontations.
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