India's Congress party criticizes the Economic Survey 2024, calling it a "cherry-picked view" of the economy, and calls for measures to address food inflation, housing, and private investment.

India's Congress party criticizes the Economic Survey 2024, calling it a "cherry-picked view" of the economy and expressing hope that the upcoming Union Budget will address the nation's realities. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh states that India is facing its most challenging economic situation in recent years, with issues like food inflation, housing, and private investment not acknowledged in the survey. The party calls for measures such as apprenticeship rights, worker protections, minimum wage hikes, and expanded social-protection schemes.

July 22, 2024
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