What Is Chinese Garlic And Why Is It Banned In India? All You Need To Know

Chinese Garlic

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Rajkot Protest

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750kg of Garlic Seized

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Why Is It Banned?

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Safety Concerns

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How To Identify It?

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Indian Garlic

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How To Differentiate?

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