Anna Canteens benefiting the poor, says Minister Bharath
Minister T.G. Bharath defended the Anna Canteens as beneficial for the poor, criticizing opposition parties for opposing welfare measures. He inspected a canteen at a government hospital, emphasizing the government's commitment to addressing hunger. Feedback from visitors indicated satisfaction with the food quality and service provided.
- ▪Minister T.G. Bharath criticized the YSR Congress Party for opposing welfare measures.
- ▪He inspected an Anna Canteen at the Government General Hospital to assess food quality.
- ▪The current government aims to address hunger through welfare initiatives.
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Minister for Food Processing and Industries T.G. Bharath on Friday (May 22, 2026) criticised the YSR Congress Party leaders for “being unable to tolerate the welfare measures being implemented by the Chandrababu Naidu-led government,” while asserting that schemes such as Anna Canteens were directly benefiting the poor.The Minister inspected the Anna Canteen located at the Government General Hospital here on Friday. “During the previous government, Anna Canteens were shut down, depriving the poor of affordable meals,” he said.He said that the present government was committed to addressing hunger through welfare-oriented initiatives. He interacted with elderly people, women, patients, and attendants at the hospital. Enquiring about the quality, taste, and quantity of food being served, Mr.
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