Bhubaneswar, Dec. 3 -- Traders in West Bengal called off their protest on Tuesday concerning potato distribution after fresh discussions with the state government. This has sparked a ray of hope in Odisha.

The Progressive Potato Traders' Association and Cold Store Owners' Association (two local outfits) had been in negotiations with government officials to resolve the issue. However, the earlier talks had not yielded success.

Recent discussions seem to have prompted the traders to end their protest. However, the implications of this decision on the potato supply issues in Odisha remain unclear.

There is still no confirmation on whether trucks carrying potatoes from West Bengal will start deliveries to Odisha. The previous protests were...