Karnataka CM to discuss rice supply issue with HM

Bengaluru Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said he will flag the issue regarding the supply of rice to the state for its 'Anna Bhagya' scheme, which provides additional five kilograms of rice for each member of BPL families, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Speaking to reporters after meeting President Droupadi Murmu, he indicated that there may be slight delay in implementing the scheme, as the Centre played "dirty politics" in supplying rice to the state.

"After becoming the Chief Minister I had not met the Rashtrapati, I met her, it was only a courtesy call. I'm also meeting the Union Home Minister. He has given me time at 9 pm, it is also a courtesy call, there won't be any major discussion, may raise certain issues depending on the situation," Siddaramaiah told reporters in New Delhi.

Responding to a question, he said, he will raise the rice supply issue with Amit Shah.