Randhawa Slams Centre Over Weakening Rupee, Rising Inflation Chandigarh: Gurdaspur MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Saturday criticized the central government for the weakening of the Indian rupee amid rising military tensions between the United States and Iran. He accused the BJP-led government of failing to address economic challenges, arguing that the falling rupee reflects a loss of international confidence in India’s economy. Randhawa, a former deputy chief minister of Punjab, stated that the government cannot attribute the rupee’s decline to global conditions and must instead confront its own policy shortcomings. He referenced his previous tenure as Punjab’s chief minister, during which Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken about the rupee’s stability. Randhawa questioned when Modi would address the issue as the nation’s leader, suggesting the Prime Minister’s silence on the matter was a deliberate omission. The MP emphasized that the rupee’s depreciation—now hovering around Rs 94 against the dollar, with projections of crossing Rs 100—has direct consequences for everyday citizens. Randhawa highlighted that the weakening rupee exacerbates inflation by increasing the cost of imported goods such as petrol, diesel, and cooking gas. He warned that without immediate economic interventions, inflation and unemployment could worsen, further straining the public. The MP demanded that the government adopt transparent and effective policies to stabilize the currency, curb inflation, and alleviate the burden on ordinary people. The criticism comes amid broader geopolitical tensions, including the U.S.-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. Randhawa linked the rupee’s decline to global uncertainties, arguing that India’s economic resilience is being undermined by external pressures.#pakistan #bjp #narendra_modi #pune #sukhjinder_singh_randhawa
