‘PM says sab changa si, but sab mehenga si’ Congress on WPI inflation
The Congress party has criticized the Indian government over rising Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation, which reached 9.92% in August. The opposition claims that despite government assurances, the cost of essential commodities is causing significant financial hardship for families.
Why it matters
Persistent high inflation combined with declining real wages highlights growing economic pressure on the Indian populace, potentially impacting political stability and consumer spending.
The Congress on Monday (September 14, 2026) took a swipe at the government over the recent Wholesale Price Index (WPI) data, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi keeps saying "sab changa si", but actually "sab mehenga si".
Wholesale price-based inflation rose to 9.92% in August, compared to 9.78%in July, on rising prices of food, manufactured items, and fuel and power, government data showed on Monday (September 14). Inflation in the food index rose to 7.05% in August, from 6.65% in July.
In manufactured items, WPI inflation was at a series high of 8.37%, higher than 8.29%in July.
In a post on X, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "Official data just released shows that for four consecutive months now the WPI (Wholesale Price Index) inflation has been hovering around 10%. Prices of all essential commodities have continued their upward rise causing huge hardships to crores of families.”
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