Jharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari Defends PDS Dealers' Grain Theft, Sparks Outrage

• Jharkhand Food Supply Minister Irfan Ansari made a controversial statement regarding PDS dealers.
• He defended dealers cutting half a kilo of grain from beneficiaries, asking, "If they cut a little bit of grain, what sin do they commit?"
• The remark was made at an event in Jamtara for distributing 4G machines to PDS dealers.
• Ansari's statement is widely interpreted as promoting corruption and has sparked public anger.
• Minister Irfan Ansari has a history of making controversial statements.

Why It Matters: Minister Irfan Ansari's defense of PDS grain theft sparks outrage, seen as promoting corruption.