Vijay Warns Modi: Food Law Tweaks Threaten 70 Lakh Tamil Nadu Families
C Joseph Vijay, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing concern over proposed amendments to the National Food Security Act (NFSA). Vijay argues that the draft bill, which would replace the existing provision under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) with a per-capita entitlement, would significantly reduce foodgrain entitlements for nearly 70 lakh of the state's poorest people. Vijay emphasizes that the proposed changes would negatively impact families in Tamil Nadu, where average family size is small and rice forms the staple food source for many beneficiaries. He urges Modi to retain the existing household-based entitlement under AAY.
6 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay urged the Union government to reconsider an amendment to the National Food Security Act that would reduce foodgrain entitlements for AAY beneficiaries.
8 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister opposes a proposed reduction in the Antyodaya Anna Yojana's monthly foodgrain quota, citing concerns about food security and potential misuse.
— The Hindu
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister and the CPI(M) oppose a proposed amendment to the National Food Security Act that would reduce food grain entitlements.
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