Garlic price increased from Rs 40 to Rs 400... Rahul cornered on inflation
Rahul Gandhi News / Garlic price increased from Rs 40 to Rs 400... Rahul cornered on inflation
Rahul Gandhi News - Garlic price increased from Rs 40 to Rs 400... Rahul cornered on inflation
Rahul Gandhi News: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday attacked the central government on the issue of inflation. Sharing a video on the social media platform 'X', he said that rising inflation has badly spoiled the budget of the common man's kitchen. Explaining with the example of garlic, he wrote, "Garlic which was once Rs 40 per kg, has become Rs 400 per kg today. The government is sleeping in Kumbhakaran's sleep."Interaction with the general public in the vegetable marketThis video of Rahul Gandhi is from Giri Nagar vegetable market in Delhi, where he was seen talking to the general public and vegetable vendors. In the video, Rahul is seen discussing the rising prices of vegetables. During this, a woman jokingly said, "Gold may be cheap, but not garlic."The women complained that peas have reached Rs 120 per kg and turnips Rs 60 per kg. Listening to their problems, Rahul said, "Inflation is increasing every year, due to which the pressure on the common man is increasing."Issue of GST and inflationWomen blamed GST as the main reason for rising inflation. They said that after the implementation of GST, the prices of every commodity have increased, making it difficult for the middle class and the poor to live. Rahul Gandhi criticized the policies of the central government regarding this and demanded concrete steps in the interest of the public.Rahul Gandhi in political activismThe Delhi Assembly elections are to be held in 2025, and the Congress is active to strengthen its hold. Rahul Gandhi has cornered the central government on many social and economic issues in recent times. Along with inflation, he is also vocal on the issue of Ambedkar and Dalit rights.Rahul on Parbhani tour of MaharashtraOn Monday, Rahul Gandhi was in Parbhani, Maharashtra, where he met the victims of the desecration of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's statue and the violence that followed. He expressed condolences to the family of Dalit activist Somnath Suryavanshi and termed his custodial death as judicial murder. Rahul Gandhi alleged that the incident is another example of atrocities against Dalits.Inflation vs political strategyThis move of Rahul Gandhi is being considered as a part of the upcoming election strategy of the Congress. By keeping issues like inflation at the center, the Congress is trying to connect directly with the common people and create an atmosphere against the government.This campaign of Rahul Gandhi is a message to provide relief to the people suffering from inflation. It remains to be seen in the coming days how the central government reacts on this issue.