Congress Criticises Centre Over September Retail Inflation Spike to 5.54%

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the government on Tuesday over retail inflation reaching a 23-month high of 5.54% in September 2026.

Data from the National Statistics Office showed food inflation rose to 7.74% in September, driven by steep increases in onion, garlic, and ginger prices.

Ramesh alleged that the government was robbing public savings while Prime Minister Narendra Modi remained silent on economic burdens.