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Priyank Kharge Questions Centre's Ethanol Policy

Priyank Kharge questioned the Centre's ethanol policy, alleging that subsidised rice procured with taxpayers' money is sold to ethanol producers below acquisition cost. He questioned the economic rationale of diverting foodgrains from food security, while asking who benefits from the system and whether ethanol blending actually lowers petrol costs for consumers.