Rahul Gandhi unveils subsidised Indira Canteens in Bengaluru to 'alleviate urban hunger'
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday inaugurated Indira Canteens in Bengaluru for the poor
)
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday inaugurated Indira Canteens in Bengaluru for the poor. PTI
Rahul Gandhi said that the Indira Canteens will serve millions of people working as construction workers, auto rickshaw drivers and barbers who do not have enough money to eat. PTI
The canteen which has been named after former prime minister Indira Gandhi has been opened at 101 location across Bengaluru. PTI
In the initial phase of the launch, 101 canteens will daily serve vegetarian breakfast at Rs 5 per plate and lunch and dinner at Rs 10 each in 101 civic wards. PTI
Rahul Gandhi said that Indira Canteens will play a significant role in alleviating urban hunger, especially helping the working class and migrant labour. Twitter @OfficeOfRG
Rahul along with Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, city Mayor G Padmavathi, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president G Parameshwara and other party leaders, inaugurated the canteen. Twitter@OfficeOfRG