Not 'Amrit Kaal', but 'mehengaai ka bhuchaal': Congress takes dig at Modi government
The Congress party has criticized the Modi government over rising retail inflation, which reached a two-year high of 6.1% in October 2026. Party leaders described the economic situation as a 'mehengaai ka bhuchaal' (earthquake of inflation) and accused the government of policy failures.
Why it matters
Rising food and retail inflation are major political issues that impact public sentiment and the economic stability of households.
New Delhi The Congress on Friday (November 13, 2026) took a swipe at the Modi government over rising prices of essential commodities and said this was not an 'Amrit Kaal' but 'mehengaai ka bhuchaal' (earthquake of inflation). Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh shared media reports on X claiming that people were grappling with rising inflation and a sharp increase in the prices of food and beverages. Retail inflation crosses RBI’s upper limit for first time in two years, comes in at 6.1% in October 2026 Retail inflation crosses RBI’s upper limit for first time in two years, comes in at 6.1% in October 2026 The Consumer Price Index saw almost all categories hit series highs as inflation spread across sectors of the economy Retail inflation crosses RBI’s upper limit for first time in two years, comes in at 6.1% in October 2026 storyline 1 In a post…
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