The Centre on Saturday said it has allowed exports of 99,500 tonnes of onions, mainly sourced from Maharashtra, to six neighbouring countries despite the ban on shipments. The Centre has also allowed exports of 2,000 tonnes of white onion cultivated, especially, for export markets in the Middle East and some European countries. On December 8, 2023, the government banned export of onions. NDTV's Marya Shakeel travelled to Nashik in Maharashtra and got the first reaction from Maharashtra farmers, and its likely impact on the ongoing elections.
