Cheap Chinese-made toys have filled India’s toyshops and bazaars in recent years, displacing locally made goods, but Indian politicians are now striking out against the imports.

Toy story: competitive imports from China, New Delhi’s largest trading partner, have hit Indian manufacturers hard

New Delhi last week suddenly banned Chinese toy imports for six months, after the Consumer Welfare Association filed a public interest lawsuit. The body cited health concerns posed by Chinese toys, which are suspected of having a high content of lead and other potentially dangerous chemicals.