Pulwama Attack Backlash: Madhya Pradesh Farmers Refuse to Export ‘Petlawad Tomatoes’ to Pakistan, Kamal Nath Lauds 'Patriotism'

Bhopal, February 20: Thousands of tomato farmers from Petlawad tehsil in Madhya Pradesh's Jhabua district have decided to not export their grown tomatoes to Pakistan in protest against the Pulwama terrorist attack. The decision was taken by the farmer's body to mark their protest against the neighbouring nation. ‘Pakistan Murdabad!’ Man Shouts Slogans to Protest Pulwama Attack and Sell Shoes at the Same Time.

Currently, in the region, there are around 5,000 farmers who are engaged in cultivating tomatoes. Petlawad tomatoes have high demand because of their tanginess and size. Tomatoes from this region fetch around Rs 1,500 per carat (25 kilograms) in Pakistan whereas it sells for Rs 500 to Rs 600 in India, said local sources. Pulwama Attack: Ajay Devgn's Total Dhamaal to NOT Release in Pakistan, Declares the Actor.

Speaking to ANI, Ravindra Patidar, a farmer said, "We are farmers and we grow tomatoes. We also export tomatoes to Pakistan. And by eating our food, they are killing our soldiers. We now want Pakistan to get destroyed. We will also not let any other country sent tomatoes to Pakistan."

"We are no more concerned about the prices of tomato getting exported. If there will be no soldiers, how will survive. All the surplus money coming from export will go in vain," said another tomato cultivator Basanti Lal Patidar.

This action from farmers was lauded by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath. "I salute the decision taken by the brothers of Jhabua District of not selling the tomatoes to Pakistan. I admire their patriotism, every citizen should take inspiration from their spirit," he tweeted.

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