K. Annamalai, the BJP’s Tamil Nadu president, strongly criticized the DMK government for its prolonged delay in distributing tur dal and palm oil through the public distribution system (PDS). He condemned the government’s excuses during the Model Code of Conduct and alleged financial constraints, which have led to non-delivery of promised commodities even months after the Lok Sabha elections. Annamalai pointed out the government’s earlier attempt to halt distribution in January due to financial reasons, later revoked due to public outcry.