SENAPTI: The ongoing bandh has begun to take a serious toll on daily livelihoods, with farmers, florists, and small shop owners reporting significant losses due to disrupted market access.
With the peak flower season underway, local florists and farmers are among the worst affected. Unable to transport or sell their produce in markets, many are being forced to sell flowers at extremely low prices, some as low as ₹20 per bulb, earning a marginal profit of just ₹3–₹5. In several cases, farmers have even resorted to giving away flowers for free as they begin to wither without buyers.
“These flowers take months of care and effort, but now we have no market,” said one farmer, expressing frustration over the situation.
Shopkeepers are facing similar challenges. Vendors dealing in perishable goods such as vegetables and fruits report that their products are going unsold, leading to wastage and financial strain.
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The bandh has effectively halted normal trade activities, leaving many without any source of income. For those dependent on daily earnings, the impact has been particularly severe.
Affected individuals are now appealing to the authorities to intervene and find a solution at the earliest. They stress that without immediate support or relaxation measures, their livelihoods remain at risk.
The situation continues to highlight the broader economic impact of prolonged shutdowns on vulnerable communities.
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