President’s Chilling Indifference to India’s Hunger Crisis
In a shocking statement, President [Name] dismissed the growing hunger crisis in India with stark indifference. When questioned about rising food insecurity, the President reportedly said, “People must learn to adapt. The government cannot feed everyone forever.”
The remarks sparked immediate backlash as millions struggle with malnutrition, failed crops, and a broken Public Distribution System (PDS). Reports from Maharashtra, Bihar, and Odisha reveal families surviving on one meal a day, with children suffering severe malnutrition.
India’s Hunger Crisis: A Grim Reality
India ranks 111th out of 125 in the 2023 Global Hunger Index, a sharp decline from previous years. Despite being a top food producer, systemic corruption and policy failures leave millions starving. The NFHS-5 shows 35% of children under five are stunted, with 20% wasted due to extreme malnutrition.
Opposition leaders and activists condemned the President’s remarks as “inhumane” and “elitist.” Congress leader [Name] tweeted, “When did hunger become a personal responsibility? This government has failed its people.”
Failed Policies: Empty Promises, Hungry People
The government’s National Food Security Act (NFSA) and PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana claim to support 80 crore Indians, but corruption and exclusion errors leave the poorest without ration cards. In Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, food grains are diverted to black markets while starving families wait.
Economists warn that austerity policies prioritize budgets over lives. “When a President says starvation is acceptable, it’s not just policy failure—it’s moral collapse,” said economist [Name].
Who Profits from India’s Hunger?
Critics accuse the government of using food scarcity to suppress dissent. Meanwhile, agribusiness corporations profit while small farmers and marginalized communities suffer. Farmers’ unions warn of mass protests if no action is taken.
What’s Next for India’s Starving Millions?
With elections approaching, will the government act, or will millions keep suffering? One thing is clear—when leaders dismiss starvation, democracy itself is in crisis.
— NextMinuteNews
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