Mumbai: Minister Chhagan Bhujbal told the legislative council Tuesday several containers were stranded at ports, and the govt was working to expedite waiver of demurrage charges and speed up movement of goods, particularly perishables, in consultation with the Centre. He said the ongoing crisis had also pushed up prices of wheat and pulses, though he said the increase was marginal—Rs 2-3 in some places. “It is wrong to say that it has increased by Rs 100,” Bhujbal said. tnn
