In a major relief for Delhi NCR citizens, the Centre has decided to drop the tomato prices in the national capital to just Rs 80 per kg, as opposed to the actual rate of Rs 160.
The skyrocketing prices of tomatoes, bringing much-needed financial relief to farmers, have inadvertently led to a tragic incident resulting in the murder of a tomato farmer in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. A 62-year-old tomato farmer was found dead on the outskirts of his village. Police suspect that he was murdered during a robbery attempt after he had earned a significant amount of money by selling tomatoes., Crime News, Times Now
The skyrocketing prices have turned tomatoes into a hot topic across the country this month, and meme creators are capitalizing on the situation with hilarious posts that are going viral on the internet. Some memes compare tomato prices to petrol, while others humorously treat tomatoes like precious jewels.