Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Congress Protests Low Onion Prices, Warns of Intensified Agitation
Farmers in Nashik are struggling because onion prices are very low, only Rs 10 per kg.
The Congress party is upset and says the government needs to help.
They marched to a government office to complain.
They want the government to buy more onions at a fair price and give farmers some extra money.
The Congress is threatening to protest even more if things don't improve.
The government is being asked to step in and support the farmers.
Farmers in Nashik are facing a financial crisis due to low onion prices.
Onion prices in the local market have dropped to Rs 10 per kg.
The Congress party held a march to the NAFED office in Nashik to address the issue.
Congress demands include auction-based onion purchases and a minimum support price.
The Congress has warned of more intense agitations if immediate action isn't taken.
- Who
- Congress party and farmers
- What
- Congress party protested low onion prices and demanded government intervention.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Nashik, India
- Why
- To address the financial crisis caused by low onion prices and push for government support.
Farmers/Congress Perspective
Government Perspective
Financial Hardship
Farmers/Congress Perspective
Farmers are facing a financial crisis due to low onion prices.
Government Perspective
Not mentioned.
- Location
- Nashik, India
- Onion Price
- Rs 10 per kg
- Involved Party
- Congress party
- Issue
- Low onion prices
- Demand
- Guaranteed price of at least Rs 3,000 per quintal