India, Jan. 31 -- The state government's decision to withdraw funding for eggs and sugar in midday meals served to government school students has come in for sharp criticism from leaders of opposition parties in the state.

On Thursday, a day after Hindustan Times reported about the cut in funding, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray took to X to express his discontent.

"The government has withdrawn Rs.50 crore funding for eggs and rice kheer/nachani satva in midday meals for students. For many, this meal is their only source of nutrition. Once again, this clearly proves that the government serves greedy politicians elected through EVMs, rather than the people-especially schoolchildren who have no vote, no voice," Thackeray stated....