Government Not only ‘Stealing’ Votes but Also Savings: Congress on Rise in Inflation

Congress targets PM Modi over inflation

New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday, October 13, took a swipe at the Centre over the rise in inflation, saying the government that came to power promising “achche din” is not only “stealing votes” but also savings, and that it was time for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pick up his “jhola” and leave. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said inflation keeps rising and public outrage over ‘vote chori’ keeps growing, b…

Government not only ‘stealing’ votes but also savings: Congress on rise in inflation

The Congress said the Centre is “stealing” both votes and savings, as food inflation hit 7.74% in September and retail inflation reached a 23-month high.

Govt not only 'stealing' votes but also savings: Congress on rise in inflation

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh pointed out that inflation is rising, impacting essential goods and public savings. Food inflation surged to 7.74 percent, with significant increases in prices of onions, garlic, and ginger. The Reserve Bank of India has raised the repo rate in response to these inflationary pressures. The party accuses the Modi government of failing to address the economic struggles faced by the people.

"Vote theft truth, back-breaking inflation reality": Jairam Ramesh targets Centre over inflation, claims food inflation hits 7.74 per cent

Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday launched a fresh attack on the Narendra Modi-led government over rising inflation, claiming that prices of almost every food item have "crossed all limits".