Kharge Critiques Modi for Promoting Austerity While Overspending on Self-Promotion and Overlooking Poverty Issues

The President of the Congress party has criticized the Central Government for not increasing old-age pensions over the past 12 years, highlighting that rising inflation has significantly eroded purchasing power for senior citizens. In a recent statement, the Congress leader also pointed to the governments expenditures on publicity, claiming that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) administration has spent nearly ₹6,000 crore on promotional campaigns since taking office a decade ago.

The issue of old-age pensions has been a growing concern in India, as inflation rates have fluctuated, affecting the financial stability of elderly citizens. The Congress party has urged the government to take immediate action to revise the pension amounts, arguing that the current levels are insufficient to meet basic living expenses.

In addition, the significant budget allocated for publicity by the BJP government has raised questions among various stakeholders about the prioritization of funds. Critics argue that financial resources could be more effectively utilized to support vulnerable populations, such as senior citizens, and to address basic needs amidst rising costs of living.

The Congress partys statements come at a time when the government is facing increasing scrutiny over its social welfare policies and spending priorities, particularly against the backdrop of upcoming elections.