Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi Laughed at Inflation.
Let’s talk about that laughter which will make fun of your plate of food and pierce your heart like a thorn. Laughing at someone with incomplete information is actually making fun of them and, in this case, it’s the people whose pulses are going down due to inflation.
Surya Pratap Shahi’s Laughter at Inflation.
You are seeing the honorable laughing on the TV screen. He is not a common man but the Agriculture Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Surya Pratap Shahi. Being the Agriculture Minister, it is his responsibility to show sensitivity towards issues related to the public. But on the contrary, when he is asked questions on inflation, he responds with jokes. Such behavior indicates a lack of awareness about the prices of pulses.
Minister’s Claim on Pulse Prices.
In a press conference, when the Minister was asked a question about the rising prices of pulses, he claimed that the price of pulses is not more than ₹100 anywhere. Upon saying this, Minister Surya Pratap Shahi starts laughing. First, listen to his statement, then you can inform the Minister about the actual prices of pulses.
The Reality of Pulse Prices.
UP’s Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi should understand that inflation is not a joke. Instead of talking about inflation responsibly, he is taking the issue lightly. In “Fik Aapki,” we ask Surya Pratap Shahi a question: Why did the minister laugh at the question of inflation? Is inflation a joke for the minister? Isn’t the question of inflation a mockery of the common people? Being the Agriculture Minister of UP, shouldn’t he be aware of the price of pulses? The minister should also tell when was the last time he himself bought pulses from the market?
Price Comparison of Pulses.
There is no information in the minister’s laughter. If he was aware of the price of pulses, then this smile would not have been on his face. Anyway, he is a minister, so it is possible that he doesn’t shop like a common man. In such a situation, we should bring the rate card of pulses for him so that the minister’s information can be corrected.
- Tur Dal: In most parts of the country, the price is between ₹170 to ₹180 per kg, while in Karol Bagh, Delhi, it costs more than ₹200 per kg.
- Urad Dal: Sold in most markets of Delhi for ₹150 to ₹160 per kg.
- Moong Dal: Between ₹130 to ₹140 per kg.
- Masoor Dal: People pay between ₹100 to ₹110 per kg.
- Rajma: Priced at ₹180 per kg.
Public Reaction to Rising Prices.
That is why the pain of the people regarding dal has started to burst out. They say that if we look at vegetables instead of pulses, then their prices also start to scare us. There is a crisis: what should we eat, what should we avoid, what should we do. The minister must definitely look at the pain of the people regarding dal.
Minister’s Ignorance and Public Outcry.
UP government’s Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi claimed in a press conference that the price of tur dal is ₹100 per kg. This statement shocked the people present and Surya Pratap Shahi started laughing. However, the reality is quite different from the minister’s claim. Right now, in the wholesale pulses market of Karol Bagh in Delhi, the rates of pulses have been increasing steadily over the last three to four months. For instance, the retail price of tur dal is around ₹210 per kg.
Political Reactions to Minister’s Statement.
Surya Pratap Shahi’s statement on the prices of pulses has started a verbal war on inflation between the ruling party and the opposition. Congress and Samajwadi Party are calling the statement a joke on the poor, while BJP is reminding of the old days on pulses. The opposition argues that such statements are very insensitive and irresponsible, and they have nothing to do with the reality of poverty or inflation. They accuse the government of letting their people make profits, which is why the minister was uninformed or dismissive about the actual prices.
Conclusion.
In conclusion, the insensitive laughter of Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi at the question of inflation highlights a disconnect with the struggles of common people. It underscores the need for our leaders to be better informed and more empathetic towards the issues faced by the public.