Ahead of Budget, Congress points to rising inequality, questions credibility of official data

Inequality On Rise, Welfare In Retreat: Congress Slams Government

Ahead of the release of the Economic Survey and the presentation of the Union Budget, the Congress on Tuesday questioned the numbers the government has been presenting and claimed that "inequality is on the rise" with welfare in "retreat".

Ahead of Budget, Congress points to rising inequality, questions credibility of official data

The Congress's Research Department released its annual report, ‘Inequality on the Rise, Welfare in Retreat – Real State of the Economy 2026’, days before the presentation of the Union Budget on February 1.

Congress Flags Rising Inequality, Jobless Growth Under Modi Rule

Growth for only a few, hardship for many, says former MP Prof Rajeev Gowda NEW DELHI – The Congress has flagged rising inequality, jobless growth and a decline in expenditure on welfare schemes under BJP rule. The All India Congress Committee (AICC) Research Department’s flagship annual report, “Real State of the Economy 2026”, released on Tuesday, warned that inequality in India is rising sharply while welfare spending and social protection are…

Place real figures, not manipulated before country: Cong to govt ahead of Union Budget

New Delhi, Jan 27 (PTI) The Congress on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the government over the state of the economy, questioning the numbers it has been presenting and claiming that "inequality is on the rise" with welfare in "retreat". Ahead of the release of Economic Survey and the presentation of the Union Budget, the opposition party's research department released a report on the state of the economy and said it was important to lay b…