Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Congress Blames Modi Government for Festive Dry-Fruit Price Surge
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh says dry fruits are becoming more expensive before Diwali.
He says this is making it harder for families to manage their budgets.
A report from Delhi’s Khari Baoli market described rising prices.
Ramesh said prices had increased by 20% to 70%.
He cited a 70% rise for pistachios and a 20% to 40% rise for almonds.
He blamed the Modi government and asked when people would get relief.
The government rejected the Congress’s claims and pointed to GDP figures.
The article does not give the government’s further explanation.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the Modi government over rising dry-fruit prices ahead of Diwali.
A media report cited prices at Delhi’s Khari Baoli wholesale dry-fruit market.
Ramesh said dry-fruit prices had risen by 20% to 70%.
He cited pistachios rising 70%, almonds 20% to 40%, and more expensive cashews.
The government dismissed Congress’s inflation claims and pointed to GDP figures.
- Who
- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the Modi government over rising dry-fruit prices.
- What
- Ramesh said festive-season dry-fruit price increases were burdening household budgets.
- When
- Wednesday, ahead of Diwali and the festive season; no date is specified.
- Where
- The price report cited Delhi’s Khari Baoli wholesale dry-fruit market.
- Why
- Ramesh said rising prices were adding financial pressure on families and called for an explanation and relief.
Congress criticism
Government response
Inflation and household costs
Congress criticism
Jairam Ramesh said rising dry-fruit prices were straining family budgets and asked when relief would come and who would take responsibility.
Government response
The government dismissed the Congress’s claims and pointed to GDP figures.
- Price increases cited
- Dry-fruit prices rose by 20% to 70%, according to Ramesh.
- Pistachios
- Ramesh cited a 70% increase.
- Almonds
- Ramesh cited an increase of 20% to 40%.
- Other products mentioned
- Cashews, walnuts, and dates were also cited among rising-cost items.
- Market cited
- Delhi’s Khari Baoli, described in the report as the country’s largest wholesale dry-fruit market.
- Government response
- The government dismissed the claims and pointed to GDP figures.
- Reference
- Ramesh used the folk refrain “mehengaai daayan khaye jaat hai,” popularized after its appearance in the 2010 film Peepli Live.