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EconomyIndia’s ‘politically sensitive’ onions need a ride on the express train

India is using its “Kanda Express” to move onions from Lasalgaon to the capital after prices surged. Onion swings can hurt consumers and farmers, trigger protests and carry electoral consequences. Some farmers have tried to stop the subsidised shipments, fearing they will depress prices for their remaining crop.

Indiaonion pricesfood inflationagricultural policy

BBBC Chinese★★★☆☆2026-09-06 13:17Original

India’s ‘politically sensitive’ onions need a ride on the express train
India’s ‘politically sensitive’ onions need a ride on the express trainEconomy