The Congress on Wednesday (April 1, 2026) launched a scathing attack on the government over the rise in prices of certain essential commodities, alleging that the Modi government has completely "destroyed" the country's strategic and economic policies.
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said while the common citizens are hoping for relief, the BJP leadership remains entirely focused on "looting the public and plundering the nation amidst this crisis".
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In a post in Hindi on X, Mr. Kharge said, "The Modi government has completely dismantled the country's strategic and economic policies - a direct consequence of which is now being borne by 1.4 billion Indians." Starting today, the prices of several essential daily commodities are set to rise, he said in a post in Hindi on X.
