High prices of vegetables causing pain to consumers

Kolkata markets are experiencing high retail prices for vegetables, eggs, and poultry meat, causing suffering for the common man. Tomato prices have risen by nearly 150 per cent to Rs 80-100 per kg, while Brinjal is selling for Rs 110-140 per kg. Other vegetables, such as bitter gourd, green chilli, and bottle gourd, have also increased by an average of 50%. Egg and poultry meat prices have risen by 20-30 per cent in local markets.