PM Modi Criticized Over Soaring Tomato, Onion, and Potato Prices

The Congress party criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the rising costs of tomatoes, onions, and potatoes. They argue his policies have failed, leading to inflation rates for these staples to soar. The government allegedly considers excluding food prices from inflation measurement amid stagnant wages and high unemployment.

Congress has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding skyrocketing prices of tomatoes, onions, and potatoes, a stable part of the Indian diet.

They argue that Modi's failure to control inflation is impacting the poorest, with vegetable inflation reaching alarming levels of up to 161.3 percent for tomatoes.

Retail inflation has breached the Reserve Bank's tolerance level, a sign of struggling consumption, stagnant wages, and high unemployment in the country.

(With inputs from agencies.)