Vegetable prices go up after Koyambedu closes down
Posted by Labels: Price Hike, Protest and Strike, Vegetable
Vegetable prices in the city went up marginally on Tuesday after traders at the Koyambedu wholesale market struck work in protest against the alleged war crimes by the Sri Lankan government.
In retail shops, tomato sold at Rs 32 a kg, while onions were sold at Rs 16 a kg, a rupee or two more than the normal rates. Prices of many other vegetables remained stable. Buyers were not affected much as retailers had taken the supplies on Monday, a day in advance.
On Tuesday, more than 20,000 labourers participated in the protest called by traders. More than 3,000 shops downed shutters. Traders held a public meeting, where speakers lashed out at the Congress for not speaking out against Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Lorries coming from other states were diverted to other markets as they were unable to reach the city by Monday evening. A large fleet of trucks remained parked near the market as drivers and loaders participated in the protest. Politicians cutting across party lines attended the event to show their solidarity with the traders.
Times of India
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