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CPIM demands universal PDS to ensure food security for all

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Press Trust of India Jammu
Last Updated : Jan 24 2013 | 2:10 AM IST

Led by party's regional secretary Sham Prasad Kesar, a large number of party workers participated in the protest at the Green Belt Park.

Holding red flags and placards, the protesters also carried out a rally in support of their demand and handed over a memorandum to the Divisional Commissioner.

"It is only reasonable that a minimum of 35 kg of foodgrains at a maximum price of two rupees should be provided (to the entire population)," said Kesar, noting that the move has become imperative in the wake of spiralling prices of all commodities, especially food items.

Claiming that the targeted distribution system has failed to meet its objective, Kesar pressed for higher foodgrains production by getting country's farmers along, to achieve the food security target.

  

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First Published: Sep 12 2012 | 4:46 PM IST

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