Central Reserve Police Force personnel are not going to get their monthly “ration allowance” by the Modi government as a result of the economic crisis that the government denies, according to a report by The Telegraph. This is surprising as national security has always been a favourite topic for the ruling BJP during elections.

CRPF is the largest paramilitary force with over 3 lakh personnel. Each of them is paid a ₹3000 ration allowance along with their monthly salary. According to officials, troops spend this allowance at their camps’ mess and canteens.

According to The Telegraph, CRPF has sent the information across country saying the allowance will not be paid with the September salary as the Home Ministry has not released tranche of ₹800 crore despite a reminder in July, August and this month.