Bihar Minister Lachendra Paswan criticizes government rice quality

Bihar Minister Lachendra Paswan has publicly questioned the quality of rice provided to the poor under the Public Distribution System (PDS). During an event attended by Food and Consumer Protection Minister Ashok Choudhary and Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash, Paswan expressed strong dissatisfaction, stating that the rice is of such poor quality that “even pigeons would not eat it,” questioning how common citizens are expected to consume it.

A video of the minister's remarks has since gone viral on social media, sparking debate regarding the government's food distribution standards. Paswan is known for being active on social media and has recently been involved in community welfare efforts in his Pataur constituency.