raising concerns of potential shortages and price hikes in retail markets. This suspension of auctions across all agriculture produce market committees in Nashik district has been confirmed by the Nashik District Onion Traders Association (NDOTA), with their protest set to continue indefinitely.
In response to the strike, the District Sub-registrar, Co-operative Societies, has taken serious measures. On Wednesday night, an order was issued instructing all APMCs to suspend or revoke the licenses of the participating traders involved in the strike. An Action Taken Report is to be submitted by September 21, reflecting the government’s intent to address the situation firmly.
