Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 13: The Hindu Rashtra Shakti (HRS) has requested the Lt. Governor A&N Islands to fix a minimum retail price for essential vegetables to bring relief to the islanders.

In a letter, Shri Rakeshwar Lall, State President HRS said, “I am writing to bring to your attention the concern of rising vegetable prices in Andaman * Nicobar Islands. The recent price hike has made it difficult for the general public, especially the low and middle income groups, to afford essential vegetables.