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How soon is RSJ going to be canceled for calling basmati an abomination? :)

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How would you counter the below argument given by DGFT and the think tank?

Western entities, with substantial financial strength, have been speculatively stockpiling Indian rice in key global hubs like Jebel Ali and Alexandria. This could lead to artificial market shortages and price volatility, potentially hindering India's ability to serve genuine demand, especially from low-income nations in Africa and the Middle East. To counter this speculation and ensure rice availability at fair prices, India restricted non-basmati rice exports, signaling its readiness to intervene against market manipulations and protect both domestic and international interests

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Very well explained. Not that the bureaucracy doesn't know this logic. The motivations are obviously political. But, what about the ire of the former who is loosing by this ban? Is his vote not important?

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I guess it's a case of low expectations from both sides. (A local optimum that's far away from the global optimum).

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The abomination u called basmati is a whole different level of rice delicacy . No need to make stupid comments even if u like that shitty while grovel called rice which u eat

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