Demand for increased commission, 400 ration shops in Bhopal closed: No grain distribution until October 7th; officials say a middle ground is being sought.

Ration distribution was affected in Bhopal and throughout Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. 400 shops in Bhopal remained closed. The operators have demanded to keep the shops closed until October 7th and not distribute grains, citing their demand for increased commission. Meanwhile, people will not get rations due to the closure of shops. As a result, officials are finding a middle ground. The Madhya Pradesh Ration Seller Association has announced a strike from October 1st to 7th. This includes 400 in Bhopal and...