Birmaharajpur: The steep price rise of essential commodity seems to have failed to dampen the spirit of Nuakhai celebration in Subarnapur district.
Plying of vehicles near the daily market in Birmaharajpur was hit Thursday as people thronged the area for purchasing goods. They kept buying new items for the festival as well as to meet the household needs without caring the price of the commodities.
This correspondent had a chat with some customers on the occasion. Ananta Mallik of Buroghat said he purchases some new and attractive stuff every year ahead of Nuakhai festival. There was chock-a-block condition this year due to favourable weather, he added.
“The farmer fraternity is happy due to bumper harvest this year. As people didn’t mind the price rise issue, the farmers have made some profits,” said Champeswar Mahakur of Lumberjena are .
Chandrika Jena, a Plus III student of Birmaharajpur College, said it was her first experience of Nuakhai shopping and she didn’t do much bargain.
“Even as I live 20 km from Birmaharajpur town, the income from my betel shop is enough to meet the needs. Today I made some purchases in the makeshift market and the price didn’t hurt the pocket,” said Sudam Patra, a betel shop owner.
