Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on September 13 attacked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over retail inflation rising to 7%, saying if she doesn't see "red" even now, it can be concluded that she does not represent the average family in India.
After declining for three months, retail inflation rose to 7% in August due to higher food prices.
"Only a few days ago, the Honourable FM said that inflation was not a 'red-lettered priority' for her. India's retail inflation surged to 7% yesterday. Food inflation is 7.62%," Mr. Chidambaram said in a tweet.