<h1>Minister Assures Eligible Ration Cardholders Filing Tax Returns Will Remain on PDS List Despite Complaints</h1> Odisha's Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister clarified that eligible ration cardholders filing income tax returns will not be removed from the Public Distribution System (PDS) list. This statement follows complaints of cancellations despite tax filings. The minister assured that physical verifications would assess income levels, with exclusions only for those exceeding specified income thresholds or ineligible due to improved financial status. Opposition parties criticized the minister for inconsistent statements, causing confusion. The ongoing e-KYC process has identified and removed ineligible beneficiaries, with completion expected by March 2025.