CBI Investigates Delhi Rice Allocation Scam, AAP Seeks Probe into Minister Sirsa's Role
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR into alleged irregularities involving the allocation of subsidised rice in Delhi, linked to a Rs 28-crore scam. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has demanded a probe into Delhi Food and Supplies Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa's role, citing the FIR's mention of his department's involvement. The scam reportedly involves rice meant for daily wage workers and the poor being diverted to traders via the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC). Sirsa has denied the allegations and threatened legal action against accusers.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 31%, Centre 69%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (29/100). Lens Score 69/100.
Outlets measured: thetribune, english, hindustantimes, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 1 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (22–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 31 Aug, 06:37 pm. Other outlets followed.