Lok Sabha passes Food Security Bill

 

Lok Sabha on 26.8.2013 passed the Food Security Bill, barely eight months ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha election amid a fierce competition between Congress and the opposition to daub themselves in populist colours.
The amendment was declared null and void as the result of division displayed, 252 supports and 141 disagreements, making a total of 393 votes. 
Termed a "game-changer" by UPA-2, the Food Security Bill went through a protracted passage in Lok Sabha as opposition parties ranging from BJP, AIADMK, CPI and BJD to Akali Dal insisted on a vote on amendments such as further reducing the rack rates for cheap foodgrain and making the law's coverage universal.