New Delhi: Concerned over spiralling onion prices, the Centre yesterday asked the state government to take stringent action against hoarders to improve supply at Lasalgaon wholesale market in Nashik where rates have touched almost Rs 60 per kg.

A member of the Delhi Pradesh Mahila Congress uses onions as ornaments to protest against the price hike of the vegetable, outside the BJP head office at Ashok Road in New Delhi yesterday. Pic/PTI