Price of rice

I was watching the famous talk show Tritiyo Matra on 19 or 20 May 2010.The two Honourable Lawmakers were invited, Nilufer Moni and Israfil Hossain. Both the MPs discussed logically their points of view but when the price issue was raised in connection with the foods and the necessary commodities, MP Nilufer Moni gave reference to Sheikh Hasina, Honourable Prime Minister, that she promised to provide rice at Tk. 5/- or Tk. 10/- per kg and now she has failed to do so.
MP Moni had the right to criticise the rice price hike but she or others shouldn't take it seriously.
Sheikh Hasina's intention was to tell the people that no one would starve. The price of rice is not important, what we should consider is whether it is within the purchasing power of the people.