Congress attacks government as essential commodity prices surge across India

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday alleged that essential commodities have become significantly more expensive under the current government, contrasting what he described as earlier promises of stability with the current inflationary environment.

Ramesh cited sharp increases in prices of milk, rice, flour, lentils, cooking oil, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, sugar, and ghee as evidence of the broader price pressures facing Indian consumers. His remarks came as major dairy producers including Amul and Mother Dairy announced fresh milk price increases, further compounding concerns about household budgets.

The Congress leader's criticism underscores growing opposition concern about inflation and its impact on ordinary Indians. Price stability remains a contentious political issue in India, with inflation particularly affecting lower-income households that spend a larger proportion of their earnings on food and essentials.

While government officials have attributed some price movements to global commodity trends and seasonal factors, the opposition has sought to hold the administration accountable for domestic price pressures. The debate over inflation management is likely to feature prominently in coming political discourse.