In yet another attempt to trespass on Odisha’s Kotia, officials of Andhra Pradesh have once again tried to manipulate the tribals by distributing digital ration cards to beneficiaries. After a brief hiatus, officials from Andhra Pradesh were seen distributing digital ration cards to the people in Kotia under Pottangi block in Odisha’s Koraput district.

Yesterday, at Talaganjepada Square, beneficiaries who already possessed traditional ration cards were provided with digital cards. Officials reportedly called people and conducted fingerprint scans before issuing the cards. Around 50 beneficiaries received the digital cards during this outreach program, with little to no knowledge from the block and district administration.

Officials from Andhra Pradesh’s Salur Supply Department, including

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