Indian opposition criticizes government over stark wage inequality revealed in ILO report.

The Indian National Congress criticized the government over wage inequality highlighted in an ILO report. The report shows the top 10% of India's earners make 6.8 times more than the bottom 10%, with most workers in low-paying informal jobs. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh accused the government of "pakoda-nomics," benefiting the masses less than the elite. The party has been critical of economic policies, unemployment, and rising prices.

November 29, 2024
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