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Jalandhar Congress Holds Onion Langar to Protest Rising Prices
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 04:37 PM
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The Congress unit in Jalandhar organized a public onion langar as a symbolic protest against the recent surge in vegetable prices.
The Congress party in Jalandhar set up a public distribution of onions, known as a "langar," to highlight the impact of soaring vegetable prices on ordinary citizens. Organisers arranged the langar at a central location in the city, inviting residents to take free portions of onions as a gesture of solidarity.
The move comes amid widespread concerns over the steep rise in the cost of essential items, especially onions, which have traditionally been a staple in Indian households. By offering onions for free, the party aimed to draw attention to the affordability issue and press the state government for corrective measures.
Local authorities were present to ensure the event proceeded peacefully, and no incidents were reported. The protest underscores the growing political focus on price inflation ahead of upcoming elections in the region.
The move comes amid widespread concerns over the steep rise in the cost of essential items, especially onions, which have traditionally been a staple in Indian households. By offering onions for free, the party aimed to draw attention to the affordability issue and press the state government for corrective measures.
Local authorities were present to ensure the event proceeded peacefully, and no incidents were reported. The protest underscores the growing political focus on price inflation ahead of upcoming elections in the region.