Potato Supply Issue in Jharkhand and Bengal

• Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren directs Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari to address the issue of potato-laden trucks being stopped at the boundary in West Bengal.

• The issue has led to an increase in potato prices in Jharkhand, with West Bengal meeting 60% of Jharkhand’s demand.

• The trucks have been stuck at the boundary since November 28, and the State government has restricted inter-State supply of potatoes to maintain stock and control prices.

• The issue has sparked a political tug of war, with the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) mocking Soren.

• Jharkhand Mukti Morcha spokesperson Manoj Pandey argues the truck stop is temporary and the Chief Minister has taken the initiative to resolve the issue.