'Enough of Inflation's Blows!': Kharge Slams Modi Govt Over Soaring Prices
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge attacks the Modi government over soaring food prices, rising household debt, and falling savings.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, alleging that the administration is fueling inflation and pushing ordinary citizens into a financial crisis. In a pointed critique, Kharge claimed that the economic burden on households has intensified, leaving people struggling to make ends meet even during the festive season.
'Right to Live' Under Threat
Taking to the social media platform X, the Congress leader expressed grave concerns over the current state of the Indian economy. He accused the government of not only attempting to curtail voting rights but also endangering the basic survival of the populace.
“The Modi government, desperate to strip away voting rights, now wants to eliminate the right to live as well,” Kharge wrote.
He further highlighted the irony of the timing, stating that while the country celebrates festivals, "back-breaking inflation is gobbling up every single penny of earnings," leaving families in distress.
The Numbers: Debt Rises, Savings Sink
To back his claims, Mallikarjun Kharge cited a series of economic indicators that he believes reveal the "truth" about the government's financial management. The figures presented by the Congress President paint a worrying picture of the domestic economy:
- Food Inflation: A sharp rise from 2.13 per cent to 7.74 per cent.
- Household Debt: An increase of 36.7 per cent, with Kharge claiming that debt is rising at triple the pace of other indicators.
- Financial Savings: A decline of 4 per cent in household financial savings.
- Retail Inflation: Standing at 5.54 per cent.
- Wholesale Inflation: Recorded at 11.39 per cent.
According to Kharge, these statistics are a direct reflection of the immense economic pressure currently facing Indian households.
A Reminder of Pre-2014 Promises
The Congress President also took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by reminding them of their own rhetoric before they ascended to power in 2014. He recalled the BJP's previous campaigns that focused heavily on the failures of the then-government regarding the cost of living.
Kharge criticized the current leadership for what he termed "senseless grandstanding" and suggested that Prime Minister Modi and the BJP should revisit their own past promises.
“If the BJP, now sitting in power and staging sit-ins today, and Mr Modi ever find time away from their senseless grandstanding, they should rewatch their own BJP ad from before 2014: ‘Enough of inflation's blows!’” he remarked, highlighting the contrast between the party's past slogans and the current economic reality.