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Congress Attacks Modi Government Over Rising Commodity Prices

Congress Attacks Modi Government Over Rising Commodity Prices
Congress targets govt over rise in commodity prices, takes swipe over ‘achche din’ promise · telegraphindia.com

The Congress party says many everyday foods and household goods are becoming more expensive.

Jairam Ramesh blamed the Modi government for the rising prices.

He pointed to a report saying onions became about 76% more expensive in Nashik in one month.

The report also said onion prices doubled in some states when sold in large quantities.

Congress said sugar, milk, oil, fruits and basic foods were also getting harder to afford.

Ramesh said unemployment and job losses were making the problem worse.

He argued that families have limited incomes but face higher kitchen bills.

He asked the government to explain how poor and middle-class people can pay for everything.

The government’s response was not included in the article.

Key facts

Onion price increase
Prices in the Nashik market reportedly rose by approximately 76% in one month.
Wholesale prices
A media report cited by Congress claimed onion wholesale prices had doubled in some states.
Political critic
Jairam Ramesh, Congress general secretary in charge of communications.
Affected goods cited
Onions, sugar, milk, oil, fruits, soap, spices, flour, rice and other staple goods.
Congress’s allegation
The party said the Modi government had failed to control rising prices of essential commodities.
Government response
No response from the Modi government was included in the article.

Quotes

Jairam Ramesh

Congress general secretary in-charge communications

“After sugar, now onions too are slipping out of the common man's reach. In just a month, onion prices have surged by up to 76%, wholesale rates in states have doubled, and the government's buffer stock lies empty. Milk, oil, fruits, and rations — all are becoming unaffordable for the average person.”
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“Under the Modi government's rule, inflation is skyrocketing today. On one side, there's unemployment; on the other, people who have been working for years are losing their jobs. Meanwhile, the inflation bomb keeps exploding relentlessly.”
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