'Kya hua tera vada': Congress takes a dig at PM Modi on rising prices of food items
- On Monday, the Congress party attacked Prime Minister Modi's government over "skyrocketing prices" of food items, referencing the 1977 Bollywood hit "Kya hua tera vada" to question his silence on inflation.
- Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh stated spice prices surged 10% to 25% in the past month, with mustard oil reaching ₹280 per litre from ₹240.
- Retail onion prices rose 82.3% between June and September, while Arhar dal increased to ₹130 per kg, making essential items unaffordable for poor households.
- Ramesh claimed "skyrocketing prices" have shattered middle and poor class budgets, prompting the party to ask, "Where have the 'achche din' gone, Prime Minister ji?" amid government silence.
- The party maintains that government policies are "anti-people" as food inflation continues to strain household budgets across India, affecting economic stability for families.
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Kya hua tera vada? Congress uses hit Bollywood song to target PM over inflation
The Congress invoked the popular Bollywood song 'Kya hua tera wada' to target the Modi government over what it called “skyrocketing” food prices, accusing the Prime Minister of remaining silent on inflation.
Congress targets Modi government over rising food prices: 'Kya hua tera wada ...'
The prices of daily-use essential commodities are touching the skies, making life unbearable for the common person, Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said.
Jairam Ramesh Targets Centre over Rising Prices of Essential Food Items
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. “In the past month, spice prices have surged by a massive 10% to 25%. Small cardamom has risen from 4000 rupees to 4400 rupees/kg, large cardamom from 2400 rupees to 2800 rupees/kg, and cumin has jumped from 360 rupees to 400 rupees/kg,” he said. India News | Jairam Ramesh Targets Centre over Rising Prices of Essential Food Items.
‘Kya hua tera vada’: Congress takes dig at PM Modi on rising prices of food items
From June to September, the all-India average retail price of onions rose from ₹29.50/kg to ₹53.78/kg — a staggering 82.3% increase in just three and a half months, Congress’ Jairam Ramesh said
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