The Hindu National · DistrictNews · 2026-08-27
Congress alleges ₹36,000-crore ‘sugar scam’ over festive price rise
Congress alleges ₹36,000-crore ‘sugar scam’ over festive price rise. Addressing a press conference, Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala said the government knew in April that there would be a shortage but “sat quietly” and did not act. Claiming that farmers were producing less sugarcane because of unremunerative prices, he said government’s tall claims of ‘agricultural development’ had utterly failed on the ground. Congress accuses Modi government of a ₹36,000-crore sugar scam, linking price hikes to hoarding ahead of festive season.
Why it matters. Why it matters: Congress alleges ₹36,000-crore ‘sugar scam’ over festive price rise.
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