Despite the ban on Chinese products in the country, the Chinese lED lights are openly on sale in the markets of Bhopal.
Despite various campaign been carried out, the Chinese lED lights are on sale in the city markets. Shopkeepers from Jumerati market to New Market are selling the Chinese lights this festive season. According to them, Chinese lights are cheaper than the Indian products.
Though after the social media campaign, there is a little bit awareness seen among the young buyers, but for some buying Chinese lights is just a matter of cheaper costs. So among the buyers there is a mixed reaction seen. The Pioneer talked with the shopkeepers as well as the buyers to know about the Chinese products in the market.
It is to be noted that Chinese lED lights including the fancy lights, party lamps, rice lights, electric circuit, flower shaped lights, fruits and vegetables shaped lights and more are available in the market.
According to one of the shopkeeper Hemant, the Chinese lights costs Rs50 and maximum Rs100 per series, while the lights by Indian companies are costly comparatively.
“A single series of lights by Indian Company costs from Rs500 to 600. It is nearly unaffordable for us to buy the product at that much high price, as the sale for us is uncertain sometimes,” added Hemant.
Besides, there are huge varieties of Chinese lamps, crystal chandeliers and even more products are flooding in the market.
Arjun Saxena, a student who was buying some decorative stuff at the market said, “I did not buy any Chinese product for this Diwali. As it is just not a matter of boycotting but for me it is about patriotism and loyalty towards my country.”
Another buyer, Sakshi who was at the same shop, said, “I know that Chinese products should be boycotted, but, as of now I am left with no option in terms of design, variety and price.”