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Tomato transport from Kalimati to markets outside the Kathmandu Valley has started after tomato farmers protested at Maitighar over low prices. Following talks with Agriculture Minister Gita Chaudhary, the government launched the initiative to improve market access, strengthen the supply system, and help farmers receive fair prices for their produce.
Vegetable farmers staged a protest at Maitighar Mandala by dumping tomatoes on the road, saying they can no longer recover even their production costs because of poor prices and weak market support. They urged the government to introduce fair pricing, stronger protection for local produce, and immediate reforms to prevent farmers from being pushed out of agriculture.
The death of 25-year-old Ganesh Nepali after a self-immolation attempt has triggered a youth-led protest at Maitighar Mandala, where demonstrators demanded justice and a full investigation. The case has drawn wider attention to the pressures faced by low-income workers and the conduct of public authorities during enforcement actions.
