Lasalgaon, a major onion market in Maharashtra, witnessed a unique protest on Tuesday as farmers stalled the auction process to protest against the crash in onion prices.
The farmers, who had gathered at the market, raised slogans against the government and demanded that the government take steps to ensure that they get a fair price for their produce.
The farmers said that the prices of onions have crashed drastically in the last few weeks and they are not getting a fair price for their produce. They said that the government should intervene and take steps to ensure that the farmers get a fair price for their produce.
The farmers also demanded that the government should provide them with financial assistance to help them tide over the crisis.
The protest was peaceful and the farmers did not disrupt the auction process. However, the auction process was stalled for some time as the farmers demanded that their grievances be addressed.
The district administration has assured the farmers that their grievances will be looked into and that the government will take steps to ensure that the farmers get a fair price for their produce.
The farmers have also been assured that the government will take steps to ensure that the prices of onions do not crash further.
The protest by the farmers has highlighted the plight of the farmers in the country and the need for the government to take steps to ensure that the farmers get a fair price for their produce.