Ban on flowers from other states pricks Kerala florists

Florists and small-time flower sellers in Kerala are crying foul over Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s directive
Ban on flowers from other states pricks Kerala florists

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Florists and small-time flower sellers in Kerala are crying foul over Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's directive to all to see that flowers from neighbouring states are not used for Onam celebrations. The harvest festival spread over 10 days will begin on Saturday and end on September 2.

During the festivities, flowers are much sought after to make floral carpets for decoration, be it at homes or offices. Vijayan directed that people should use flowers available in their neighbourhoods and not rely on those from neighbouring states. "There are about 6,000 florists in the state. It is a matter of our livelihood, especially during Onam. We are now told that there is a new directive. We wish to ask 'if flowers are a problem, is Kerala not relying on other states for fruits and vegetables?' This is not acceptable," a group of florists griped. (IANS) 

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