Before the elections, printing and packaging in Punjab became expensive. The OPA increased rates by up to 15-20%, with paper, pulp, ink, chemicals, and lamination film prices rising as a result.

Here is the translation of the given Hindi text into English: **Before Elections, Printing and Packaging Become Expensive in Punjab:** OPA Increases Rates by 15-20%, Impacting Prices of Paper, Pulp, Ink, Chemicals, and Lamination Film - Ludhiana News. The prices of printing and packaging-related products are set to rise in Punjab ahead of the assembly elections. The Offset Printers Association (OPA), representing hundreds of printing, packaging, and binding units from Punjab and neighboring states, has announced that the cost of raw materials will increase.