India-Canada diplomatic row may trigger dal shortage in India
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The recent diplomatic rift between India and Canada over the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar has raised concerns about a potential dal or lentil shortage in India. Canada was the top supplier of dal to India in the previous financial year. However, India's dal imports from Canada have reportedly dropped following the row over Nijjar's killing. While reduced imports may hurt Canadian farmers and traders, they also raise the staple's price in India.