India to sell onions at subsidized ₹35/kg as prices surge; Congress slams government

India's Commerce Secretary Nidhi Khare announced government intervention to address soaring onion prices, a staple commodity that has become a point of political contention. The administration plans to release buffer stocks of onions to consumers at a subsidized rate.

Khare stated that the buffer onions will be sold at ₹35 per kilogram in designated consuming centers across the country. This initiative is intended to curb the sharp rise in prices and ensure affordability for the public, particularly during times of market volatility.

The announcement comes as the opposition Congress party criticizes the government's handling of inflation, specifically targeting the "skyrocketing" prices of onions. The Congress party has highlighted the impact of these price increases on households, framing the government's actions as insufficient or reactive. The 'Kanda Express,' a term likely referring to the rapid movement of onions or government efforts, is being presented by the Centre as a key measure to manage the situation.

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the buffer onion will be sold at a subsidised rate of ₹35 per kilogram in select consuming centres.