Free Ration Extended: 'Rewri' Debate Anyone?

The Central government decided to extend the free ration scheme for three more months, the seventh extension of the scheme. According to the Union Finance Ministry, extension of the scheme is likely to add a burden of Rs 45,000 crore to the national exchequer. This comes nearly 2 months after the big 'Rewri' debate began with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal. On Breaking Views, we ask about the logic behind this ration extension.