Ludhiana, May 12 -- Ration card holders in Ludhiana have voiced their frustration as the scheduled free ration distribution for the month of May under the Public Distribution System (PDS) has been delayed, leaving thousands in limbo. The delay comes at a time when concerns over border tensions have prompted panic buying and hoarding of essential commodities.

Notably, this delay is significant as the state government had already allocated a substantial 2.6 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat for Ludhiana on May 8, which is the largest allocation in the state, out of a total of 22.85 LMT across Punjab. Despite this large allocation, beneficiaries are yet to receive their share of free ration, sparking widespread discontent among the city's r...