At a time when tomatoes have become forbiddingly pricey, the Congress Party has opened a ‘State Bank of Tomato’ in Uttar Pradesh’s capital, . On an average it is costing Rs150 per Kg.
This extraordinary development comes days after Indore wholesalers leery of tomato thieves requested – and got – security cover for their stock, according to news reports.
Heavy rains in tomatoe growing states have destroyed crop and affected transportation – a choke on supply which the Goods and Services Tax regime could have possibly exacerbated.
In fact, denizens of major cities have had to dish out Rs 100 or more for a kilogram of the kitchen staple..
For the time being, Lucknow residents can obtain interest on deposits at the Congress’ State Bank of Tomato, and take the vegetables out on loan, just like money in an actual bank.
