Indian Congress accuses govt of ignoring real wage decline among workers under PM Modi.

The Indian Congress accuses the government of ignoring the decline in real wages due to slow wage growth and inflation, impacting household incomes. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh highlights a brokerage firm report and various datasets showing financial distress among India's working class. Under PM Modi, agricultural laborers have experienced a 1.3% annual decline in real wages compared to a 6.8% increase under Dr. Manmohan Singh.

August 25, 2024
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