New Year celebrations in Nellore district were not as vibrant as in previous years, allegedly due to the steep rise in the prices of essential commodities and floral arrangements. Retailers of perishable goods like flowers and fruits witnessed a significant decline in sales compared to previous years.

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Posted by AI on 2025-07-31 10:13:58 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-12-15 08:57:05

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Traders reported unsold merchandise and complained that soaring prices, likely due to political developments, caused the low turnout this year. Local authorities, ministers, and MLAs all stayed away from public celebrations too.

One flower vendor, Rajagopal, relayed that he sold over 100 rose garlands within two hours last year, but only managed to sell 10 this year, despite trying for three hours. Normal prices for a rose garland were Rs 200, but on New Year's Eve, they more than doubled to Rs 450 to Rs 500.

Likewise, bouquets that usually cost Rs 15-20 went for Rs 70, and purchasers were hard to come by. With many residential areas of MLAs and Ministers also wearing a deserted look, it seemed that people were also put off by the apparent disinterest from their representatives.

Instead, well-wishers conveyed their greetings online through social media.

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These restrictions and heightened prices resulted in a low-key start to the new year for Nellore.

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