CM Jagan Reddy clarifies on Superfine Rice in assembly, says he never made such promise

Minister Kodali Nani told the assembly that they never promised to supply superfine rice but promised quality rice only.

Minister Ranganatha Raju said that the quality rice would be supplied to all throughout the state from April 1st next year.

Chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy said that it is Swarna Masuri rice not Sanna Biyyam.

Minister Ranganath who was s also rice millers association president said that the rice millers are ready to supply Swarna Masuri rice from April 1st next year.

TDP MLA Atchennaidu raised the issue and recalled the chief minister himself personally ordered to supply superfine rice on trial basis in Srikakulam. But the government supplied spoiled rice to people

Chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy clarified in the assembly that the party manifesto never mentioned Sanna Biyyam. He advised the opposition members to improve their knowledge on rice.

"The government is spending additionally Rs 1400 crore for supplying quality rice. From April 1st Swarna Masuri rice will be supplied throughout the state," the CM said.

The assembly was shown the video clippings of chief minister's speech in Srikakulam district when he launched the supply of quality rice.

Minister Buggana Rajendranath pointed out that while TDP government spent Rs 200 crore the YSRCP government spent more than Rs 4,300 crore for rice supply.