Prices Skyrocket, Punjab Governor Takes Tomato Off Menu At Raj Bhavan

Chandigarh: 

In response to the skyrocketing tomato prices, which have crossed ₹ 200 a kg in Chandigarh, the governor of Punjab has taken the household staple off the menu at Raj Bhavan. 

The governor said reducing the use of tomatoes will help curtail their surging price and made an appeal to people to use alternatives for the time being. 

A Raj Bhavan statement said Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit, who is also the administrator of the Union territory of Chandigarh, took the decision to temporarily halt the consumption of tomatoes as a gesture of solidarity with the citizens of Punjab, who are facing the impact of rising food prices. 

Stopping or reducing the consumption of an article is bound to have an effect on its price; reducing demand will automatically lower the price. I hope people will use alternatives in their household for the time being and help to curtail the surge in tomato prices,” Governor Purohit said. 

The Raj Bhavan statement attributed the surge in tomato prices to various factors, including “supply chain disruptions, climatic conditions and other market dynamics”.

“By forgoing tomato consumption in his own residence, the governor aims to underscore the importance of empathy, frugality, and responsible use of resources during these challenging times,” the statement said.