Surat quick to dye saris in political colour

Ahmedabad | Thursday | 14th March, 2019

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"Another dyeing unit owner said, "Generally, cheap saris that cost Rs 150-Rs 175 are in big demand in UP, Bihar, MP and some other northern and eastern states. "Narendra Saboo, who recently made saris with digital prints of Pulwama martyrs and IAF strikes, said, "We have got orders of 10,000-15,000 saris on the surgical strike theme." The demand has gone up with the announcement of the general election.Some dyeing and printing manufacturers have taken up initial orders of 10,000-20,000 saris. Elections, be it Lok Sabha or assembly polls, have been a big money-spinner for Surat’s sari and dress material makers for years now. The reason: Delay or non-payment of the past orders.Manish Agarwal, owner of a dyeing unit in Pandesara, said, "We have a few inquiries and initial orders of such election material..