Anbumani Ramadoss Urges TN Government to Control Rising Rice and Pulse Prices
12 Oct 2026Updated 2 hr ago1 source
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PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss has urged the Tamil Nadu government to take immediate action to control the rising prices of rice and pulses, which have severely affected the public. He criticized the State Food Minister's claim that prices have not risen, pointing out that retail prices for common rice varieties have increased by up to Rs 27 per kilogram over the last three months.
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What happened
PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss criticized the Tamil Nadu government and the State Food Minister over the rising prices of rice and pulses. He claimed that the price of ordinary boiled rice has increased from Rs 42 to Rs 70 per kg, while retail prices rose up to Rs 27 per kg in the last three months.
Why it matters
Inflation of essential commodities like rice and pulses directly impacts low and middle-income families in Tamil Nadu. The issue has sparked political debate, with the opposition accusing the government of denial and inaction, while the Food Minister maintains that prices are stable and monitored.
What we know
- An ordinary 26 kg boiled rice bag price rose from Rs 1,100 to Rs 1,800 in the last three months.
- Toor dhal and urad dhal prices have also increased in wholesale markets like Virudhunagar.
- The State Food Minister claimed that the price rise claims are a false narrative created by the opposition.
What we don't know
- The exact measures, if any, the Tamil Nadu government plans to implement to stabilize prices.
- How other political parties in the state will respond to this price hike issue.
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