India, May 25 -- The Lasalgaon Merchants Association (LMA) has withdrawn its decision to boycott onion and foodgrain auctions from May 25 after the Nashik district administration intervened to address transportation issues arising out of diesel shortage. The Nashik administration assured traders and transporters that steps are being taken to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply for trucks transporting onion and foodgrain from Lasalgaon to various states of the country.

LMA secretary Pravin Kadam said that the association has informed the Lasalgaon Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) about withdrawing the proposed boycott. "We are confident that diesel will be made available to transporters, allowing smooth movement of onion and foodg...