Keeping onion markets shut for 11 days for Diwali causing hardship to farmers: Dighole

Published 2025년 10월 17일

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Farmers in Nashik are facing significant financial losses due to the closure of onion markets for eleven days during Diwali. Bharat Dighole, president of the Maharashtra State Onion Growers Association, stated that this practice is unfair and has been ongoing for years. He urged the government to take immediate action to compensate farmers and ensure transparent, farmer-friendly market operations.

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Source: Economic times