After weeks I ate oinions today, says Sheila Dikshit

The Election Commission yesterday had given its nod to Delhi government's request to distribute onions at cheaper rates.


"Onion prices will see a fall in the next 2-3 days. We have taken a number of measures to provide relief to the people from high onion prices," Dikshit said addressing a press conference along with her cabinet colleagues Harun Yusuf, Raj Kumar Chouhan and Arvinder Singh.

Dikshit said arrival of onion in the city from various onion-producing states has improved following her meeting with Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar, Food Minister K V Thomas on Thursday.

"We are doing everything possible to contain the rise in onion prices. Ours is a sensitive government and that is why we are concerned about hike in rates," Dikshit said.

Asked whether export of onion should be banned, Dikshit said if such a step helps easing the price situation, then Centre should consider it.

"I think Food Ministry is thinking of banning export of onions. I cannot say with certainty, but I guess it should be banned, if it helps stabilise the market," she said.