Health Minister Reverses Stance on DYFI Free Food in Kerala Hospitals
On Sunday, Health Minister K. Muraleedharan reversed his stance against the DYFI's free food distribution in Kerala hospitals after facing public outrage. Initially opposing it on Saturday, he clarified that his earlier statement was specific to Alappuzha and not a general ban. The DYFI has been distributing over 40,000 packets daily since 2017 across over 60 hospitals. Opposition leaders criticized the move as inhumane and politically motivated.
19 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Health Minister Reverses Stance on DYFI Free Food in Kerala Hospitals
20 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Kerala Health Minister K. Muraleedharan defended his decision to restrict food packet distribution at the Alappuzha Medical College Hospital, citing encroachment and obstruction by private labs.
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