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Potato supply ban sparks political tensions, price hikes in states


Published on 2024-12-08 13:41:07 - Business Standard
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  • Amid political blame game over Bengal's ban on tuber exports, which led to shortages in Jharkhand and Odisha, Uttar Pradesh farmers are the unlikely winners

The article from Business Standard discusses the political and economic ramifications of a ban on potato exports from West Bengal, which has led to a significant supply shortage and price hikes in several Indian states. The ban, aimed at controlling domestic prices, has instead sparked tensions between West Bengal and other states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand, where potato prices have surged due to the reduced supply. Political leaders have criticized the decision, accusing the West Bengal government of creating artificial scarcity to benefit local traders at the expense of consumers in other states. This situation has not only affected the common man through higher vegetable prices but has also become a point of contention in the political arena, with opposition parties using it to attack the ruling government's policies. The article highlights the broader implications of such trade restrictions on inter-state relations and the national economy, illustrating how agricultural policy decisions can lead to widespread political and economic fallout.

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