“The market has emerged as a hotspot and was spreading the virus far and wide as it is the nerve centre for vegetable supply for Chennai. At times we were left wondering if this is a vegetable wholesale market or a corona distribution centre,” rued Thangam Selvaraj,” president of the wholesale traders association. He admitted that there was resistance amongst the traders to decentralise the market and establish it in different spots to reduce the crowds. “Yes, the move will throw up practical difficulties. But since it is a matter of life and death we are convincing our trader members to co-operate with the authorities,” said Selvaraj.