Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge urged Prime Minister Modi to focus on economic issues instead of making false claims about the opposition.
In a post on social media platform X, Kharge stated, “Fake narratives cannot substitute for real welfare. Look at the economic turmoil you’ve created by looting ordinary citizens of their last paisa! Even the festive cheer has failed to uplift India’s economy, which is grappling with low consumption, high inflation, widening inequality, reduced investment, and stagnant wages.”
Kharge’s comments reflect mounting concerns about the state of the Indian economy, as he highlighted five critical facts: rising food prices, declining demand for fast-moving consumer goods, plummeting household savings, falling automobile sales, and stagnating real wages for laborers. He pointed out that inflation-adjusted wages for India’s workforce have barely increased, citing data from the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Kharge advised Congress units to ensure election incentives are fiscally sustainable, following discussions on reviewing Karnataka’s free bus travel initiative.
As political tensions escalate, the focus remains on how both parties will navigate these economic challenges while appealing to voters in the upcoming elections. With the stakes high, the discourse surrounding economic management is expected to intensify as the political landscape evolves.
In summary, Kharge’s call to action emphasizes the need for genuine dialogue about the economy, challenging Modi to step away from rhetoric and engage with the realities affecting millions of citizens.
