Imported onions arrive in WB markets, receive mixed reactions

Dec 25, 2019

Asansol (WB), Dec 25 (ANI): In a major relief amid soaring prices, special kinds of onions that were imported from Turkey have hit the market and are getting mixed reactions from the public in West Bengal's Asansol. According to the vendors, these new onions weigh around 400-500 grams a piece. Speaking to ANI, a customer said, "These look like the father of onions. They are way too big. We cannot buy this. We will not be able to use it in our food.” Another local, however, said that they have to buy the onion because they have no other option."Kharidana to Padega hi" (We will have to buy eventually), said another customer. In a bid to control the rising prices of onions, the central government had earlier announced that it will import the staple vegetable from Turkey.