Set aside Mann Ki Baat to focus on people's concerns: Cong slams PM on inflation
Jairam Ramesh shared on X a media report which cited the RBI to state that the prices of certain food items are continuously rising which is impacting the expenses of every household
Congress members of the Rajya Sabha and the general secretary responsible for communications, Jairam Ramesh, have criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for focusing on his Mann Ki Baat program instead of addressing people's concerns over rising inflation, particularly food prices. According to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), there has been a broad-based increase in food prices.
Ramesh shared media reports stating that prices of certain food items like pista, almonds, cashews, and cardamom have surged by ₹10 to ₹300 per kg ahead of Diwali. He also highlighted that rural inflation is higher than urban inflation and that the headline CPI inflation has risen consistently over the months. Ramesh pointed out that despite the promises of "aachhe din" (better days), the truth is that inflation continues to rise.
He asked whether an average family should celebrate festivals or focus on managing their household budget. The Congress leader emphasized that the bitter truth behind the government's promises is evident in the ever-increasing inflation. He cited rising prices of onions (85% in the last four months), sugar (34%), tomatoes (8.5%), arhar dal (3.5%), and chana dal (3.1%).
Ramesh criticized the Prime Minister for remaining silent on the struggles of the common people while highlighting GDP figures. The Congress has been flagging the issue of rising prices and accusing the government of implementing anti-people policies. However, the government has dismissed these claims and pointed to the GDP numbers as proof of economic growth.
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