AGARTALA, Oct 22 (TIWN): Tensions have gripped the businessmen in capital city Agartala as market till now remained totally frustrated ahead of Laxmi puja.

Talking to TIWN, fruit sellers in Gol Bazar area said, "In Durga puja anyhow the fruits were sold as club members took items but unexpectedly in Laxmi puja there is no customer till now in the market. In last years since 2 days ahead of Laxmi puja customers used to rush to the market day-night".

The sellers further added, "Tomorrow is the last day. If can not sell our items, only God knows what will happen".

 TIWN observation in the Gol Bazar market was as "lack of customers" and the market was totally depressed. 

"People don't have money, market is down. We also faced losses in Durga puja", said the fire cracker sellers. 

As a result, Goddess of Wealth is now welcomed amid tight budget. In other subdivisions, the conditions are same, says survey. 

Laxmi puja in Bengali community is observed with candles, joys, fire crackers. Markets have been stored with various items, idols, fruits, fire crackers etc centering the puja, but this year poor families are facing acute crisis as MGNREGA and other works almost stopped in state.