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Himachal apple growers demand ban on Turkish imports over support to Pakistan

Shimla, May 11 (UNI) Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, apple growers in Himachal Pradesh have called for a complete ban on imports from Turkey, accusing it of siding with Pakistan during the recent border escalation.
The demand has found resonance among political leaders and citizens alike, gaining traction as a matter of national sentiment and economic concern.
Harish Chauhan, President of the Himachal Pradesh Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Producers Association, said that Turkey’s growing export of apples to India has adversely impacted the domestic market, leading to unfair prices for Himachal's apple growers.
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