Samarasinghe blames previous govt. again for red rice shortage
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe has yet again blamed the previous government for the current shortage of red rice in the local market.
Speaking to media, the minister criticized a policy implemented by the previous government that distributed 20 kg of red rice to households indiscriminately.
However, he has assured the public that the situation will improve soon and that the supply will normalize in the coming months.
“Red rice is an essential food item, especially during the Thai Pongal celebrations, and we are aware of the anxiety caused by this shortage. Plans are afoot to stabilize supply ahead of upcoming harvests,” Samarasinghe stated.