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Bardhaman potato farmers face price caps and weak markets as Bengal polls intensify
India
Published on 27 April 2026
They’re trapped between capped prices and empty buyer lists
In Purba Bardhaman, potato farmers are caught in a squeeze of capped prices, sluggish demand and weak market access, while migration and livelihood insecurity add to the pressure. With Bengal elections approaching, farmer dissatisfaction is rising, even as TMC maintains strong grassroots influence in the region. The stakes are high for a crop that underpins local income.
- Price caps and weak potato markets are squeezing farmer incomes
- Migration woes compound stress during the election season
- Rising farmer discontent sits alongside TMC’s strong local presence
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