In a recent development, the West Bengal government has imposed a ban on the export of potatoes, leading to a significant backlog of trucks at the Odisha-West Bengal border. The vehicles, loaded with potatoes, were reported to be stationary near Belda, West Bengal, with local law enforcement deployed to monitor the situation. This decision was announced by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee, who has expressed a commitment to taking decisive measures to control the rising prices of potatoes and onions.
The enforcement of this ban was initiated in the West Medinipore district, where checks on outgoing trucks have been intensified. The prohibition on potato exports is a response to the failure of prices to decrease within West Bengal, aiming to reduce the financial strain on consumers.
Source: Kalinga TV