Amid Protests Over Export Duty On Onions, Maharashtra Minister's Shocker

Several farmers and traders held protests across the district seeking a rollback of the export duty on the onions.

Amid protests by farmers and traders against the Centre's decision to impose 40 per cent export duty on onions, Maharashtra minister Dada Bhuse has claimed it would make no difference if people did not consume the key kitchen staple for two to four months.

The state PWD minister, however, also said on Monday that the decision to impose export duty should have been taken with proper coordination.

The government has imposed 40 per cent duty on the export of onions to check price rise and improve supplies in the domestic market.