The Congress party leaders and workers here on Monday staged a protest against the rising price of onion. They sold onions at Rs 40 per kilogram here.
They organised a procession, which started from the Congress Bhawan towards Rajmahal Chowk. It was attended by hundreds of party workers.
Speaking to ANI, Manas Choudhary, a local Congress leader, said: "We have purchased these onions at Rs 100 per kg and have been selling them at Rs 40 per kg for the common people."
He also slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for not being able to control the situation.
Lilly, a local, said: "The price of onions has touched Rs 100 per kilogram in the market. I have not purchased onions for almost 15-30 days."
Babula Sompuri said that since Odisha is a poor state, the hike in onion price is badly affecting the people of the state.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app