Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday took to X (formerly Twitter) to highlight the growing financial burden on ordinary Indians. Citing recent statistics, Gandhi pointed to a significant drop in consumer demand and rising expenses, saying the numbers reflect the harsh reality faced by the common man.
“In the last one year, two-wheeler sales have fallen by 17%, car sales by 8.6%, and the mobile phone market by 7%,” Gandhi wrote. He contrasted these figures with the rising cost of living, including house rent, domestic inflation, and education expenses, all of which he said are adding to the pressure on middle- and lower-income families.
“These are not just figures, this is the reality of the economic pressure under which every common Indian is suffering,” he said.
The Congress MP called for a shift in political priorities, urging leaders to focus less on “glitzy events” and more on addressing everyday economic concerns. “We need politics that is not about the glitz of events, but about the reality of everyday life – that asks the right questions, understands the situation, and responds responsibly,” he added.
Gandhi also took aim at economic inequality, demanding a system that benefits all citizens. “We need an economy that works for every Indian, not just for a select few capitalists,” he said, continuing his long-standing critique of what he describes as crony capitalism under the current government.
His comments come amid ongoing discussions about India’s economic trajectory and its impact on household budgets ahead of key state and national elections.