AGARTALA, Feb 11 (TIWN): Just before the Saraswati Puja to commence, steep hike in price of fruits and other items has offended the common mass of the state.

Reportedly, the markets of Battala, Maharaj Ganj, Lake Chowmuhani and other major markets are hits with price hike.

Locals claimed that starting from the fruits to flower and the other puja items including the Sarawati idol.

Prices of fruits, vegetables along with other essential commodities soared in the state.

During the traditional festivals where people conduct get together with the family members had to manage their pocket or to deduct the list of commodities from the part of celebration.

The price hike has left us no option rather than to deduct some of the items which we would have taken as a part of Puja celebration, said a local. Otherwise it is hard to manage the budget, said a local.

The price hike has not only forced to deduct our essential commodities from the budget list but also upsets our pocket, added.

The price hike during the festive season has upsets the pocket of the consumers leading them to deduct in their monthly budget.

Despite of several hue and cry among the common mass regarding the price hike the concern authority is least bothered to look in to the situation.

However, it is worthy to mention that despite of price hike the consumers are somehow managing to buy the items required puja. Besides, the consumers annoyed with the rising price.

On the other hand State is gearing up for the ensuing Saraswati puja.

Many schools and organization has already brought the Saraswati idol for tomorrow’s celebration.