Udhayanidhi alleges free ration rice being polished and sold at ₹30 per kg across T.N.
Actor‑politician Udhayanidhi Stalin claimed that government‑provided free rice in Tamil Nadu is being processed and sold on the open market for around ₹30 per kilogram. He said the practice is widespread and that consumers have been returning the rice to authorities in multiple locations, prompting calls for investigation into the alleged misuse of the public distribution system.