# CPI slams Kerala government’s Onam price control measures 2026-08-13T15:44:42+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet CPI leader and former minister G.R. Anil has accused the UDF government in Kerala of failing to ensure affordable essential commodities ahead of Onam. He said the government cut rice allocations from 15 kg to 7 kg for white-card holders and from 10 kg to 3 kg for blue-card holders, while pink-card holders got no special allocation. Rice through ration shops now costs ₹26 per kg, up from ₹10.90 during the LDF government, Anil added. Agriculture Minister T. Siddique countered that strong market interventions are under way, including 2,000 vegetable markets through Horticorp and VFPCK, with ₹20 crore allocated. Supplyco Onam fairs have started, and ₹150 crore has been released to clear paddy arrears. Special squads in Wayanad inspected 120 shops and detected irregularities at 12, the minister said. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - thehindu.com Tags: CPI, Kerala, LDF, Onam, price rise, UDF Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kerala-udf-failed-to-contain-onam-price-rise-cpi-leader/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kerala-udf-failed-to-contain-onam-price-rise-cpi-leader/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.