Jaitley declares war on hoarders: States should take action

July 04, 2014 11:38

And the other big story: The government presses the emergency button to reign in spiraling prices. Finance minister Arun Jaitley holds a presser saying, "During July-December every year, prices of some food
items increase because of hoarding. Onion prices are lower than last year, so there is no panic situation. Hoarders are taking advantage of the forecast of below normal monsoon. State governments should take stern action against hoarders to rein in prices; Centre will give complete support."

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