Food Security Ordinance

SC refuses to admit PIL on food security ordinance

A bench comprising justices TS Thakur and Vikramajit Sen declined to hear the PIL and asked the petitioner to approach the high court for redressal of his grievances.

How CBI case against Mulayam Singh changes with political tide

The progress of this case shares a grand coincidence with the swinging fortunes of both UPA governments and the warmth (or lack thereof) of Mulayam’s relationship with the ruling Congress.

UP CM Akhilesh silent on implementing food bill in his state

Amid opposition of the Samajwadi Party to the Food Security Ordinance, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav today maintained silence on whether his state will implement the law.

BJP has created 'hindrances' for food security bill: Congress

Congress today blamed BJP for "creating hindrances" in implementation the Food Security Ordinance and said giving right to food is not its "political initiative."

Govt prepares draft to provide land to the landless

In yet another pro-poor measure ahead of Lok Sabha polls, government is coming out with a new a policy for providing land to the landless

BJP questions Nitin Kumar on JD(U)'s support on food security ordinance

Amid reports of a growing proximity between its old ally JD(U) and Congress, BJP today asked Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar if his party will support the Food Security Ordinance when it is launched by the UPA government on Rajiv Gandhi's birth anniversary

Food Security ordinance is 'dismaying', says architect of plan

Jean Dreze says there are many shortcomings with the present form of the Food Security Ordinance.

Food security ordinance: How netas are killing Parliament

Laws are supposed to be passed by Parliament, which includes both the government and the opposition. It’s thus a joint responsibility. If there is a complete breakdown of the law-making process, the blame must lie equally on both

President Pranab Mukherjee signs Food Security Ordinance

President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday gave his consent to the UPA government's Food Security Ordinance and signed it, according to reports.