A group of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs stage a protest in the Delhi Assembly using rice bags, alleging irregularities in subsidised food grain distribution. The dispute follows the party’s claim of a Rs 22,000-crore “scam” linked to distribution. According to reports, Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma says one MLA took rice from his pocket and threw it towards members and officials.
The protest leads to action inside the House. Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta marshals several opposition MLAs out, including eight, during the incident. Opposition members seek an urgent discussion on alleged irregularities in food grain distribution and also raise related concerns about voters allegedly being removed from electoral rolls. Other ministers and ruling-side officials reject the accusations and describe the protest conduct as inappropriate.
Outlets differ mainly on emphasis: one report highlights the specific allegation about the rice being thrown, while others focus more on the scale of marshaling out MLAs and the broader set of demands raised by the opposition.
