- The Congress, BJP and CPI(M) manifestos echo similar policies on food security
- Their inputs were all sourced from the commissioners for food security appointed by the Supreme Court. They include activists who have been fighting for the poor man's right to food.
- The parties were cautioned that they would be ignoring the crucial issue of food security for the poor at their peril
- The Congress promises rice at Rs 3 per kg if it comes to power while the BJP is offering a competitive Rs 2
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