Odisha Claims West Bengal Government Plays Politics Over Potato Supply

• Odisha Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra accuses the Mamata Banerjee government of manipulating potato supply.

• The West Bengal government has imposed restrictions on potato trucks, preventing them from crossing the border.

• Patra denies any talks with the Mamata Banerjee government and argues that all states should live together.

• The retail price of potatoes has increased in local markets, with potatoes now selling at ₹45 to ₹50 per kg.

• The Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) in Jamshedpur reported increased prices in wholesale and retail markets due to the truck stop.