Arvindkumar J Saheba, president of the association, in a letter to Vajpayee and Advani, stated that the foodgrain situation is very satisfactory for the past 10 years. Production has increased and we are in a position to export foodgrain. Prices are also steady, he said. "In such a satisfactory condition," he commented, "we humbly request you to delete foodgrain from the Essential Commodities Act."