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CBI probes alleged subsidised rice diversion in Delhi

3 sourcesUpdated 2 Sept 2026, 2:22 am Coverage regionsGlobal · Delhi
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CBI has registered a case over alleged irregularities in subsidised rice allocation.

The case involves an estimated loss of Rs. 28.49 crore to the Food Corporation of India.

The agency said the matter stems from a report by the Department of Food and Public Distribution.

CBI alleged that the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation received rate concessions without taking part in e-auctions.

Why it mattersThe probe could expose how subsidised grain was diverted, affecting public distribution oversight and political accountability in Delhi.
More context

The rice was then supplied below reserve prices and lifted by private traders.

AAP has sought a probe into the role of Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa.

AAP leaders said rice meant for vulnerable populations was diverted to private entities.

They also questioned official correspondence mentioned in the CBI FIR and how allocation requests were handled.

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Both reports agree that the CBI has opened a case over alleged diversion of subsidised rice and that the matter involves questions about allocation and handling of the grain.

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What remains under investigation is the extent of irregularities and the roles of specific officials or entities, including claims raised about allocation decisions and private-trader lifting.

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This view focuses on AAP seeks CBI probe into Delhi Minister Sirsa’s role in rice allocation scam.

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This view focuses on Rs 28 crore ‘scam’: CBI begins probe into diversion of subsidised rice to traders.

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The Tribune Critical framing Reported

AAP seeks CBI probe into Delhi Minister Sirsa’s role in rice allocation scam

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The Aam Aadmi Party has demanded that the Central Bureau of Investigation probe the alleged role of Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa in connection with irregularities in subsidised rice allocation. During a press conference, AAP leaders claimed that rice meant for vulnerable populations was diverted to private entities. They pointed to official correspondence mentioned in the CBI FIR and questioned the handling of allocation requests by the department. The party urged investigators to examine the minister and other officials involved in the decisions.

The New Indian Express Neutral framing Reported

Rs 28 crore ‘scam’: CBI begins probe into diversion of subsidised rice to traders

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The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case regarding alleged irregularities in the allocation and diversion of subsidised rice meant for economically marginalised people, causing an estimated loss of 28.49 crore rupees to the Food Corporation of India. The agency stated that the case is based on a report from the Department of Food and Public Distribution. The CBI alleged that the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation was improperly granted rate concessions without participating in e-auctions, leading to rice being supplied below reserve prices and subsequently lifted by private traders.