At 4.38% in June, retail inflation just crossed the RBI’s target for the first time under the new 2024-based CPI series. Rural India is feeling it worse: 4.74%. That’s not just a number; it’s higher food bills, pricier tomatoes, more expensive loans. And Congress is asking: When will the PM speak up for the common people? With food inflation at 5.32% and essentials like ginger and silver soaring, the burden isn’t just economic; it’s emotional. Middle-class households are caught between stagnant salaries and rising EMIs. The government’s 12-year record is now under microscope; not for promises, but for pain. The real question isn’t just about numbers. It’s about who bears the cost. And right now, it’s not the capitalists. It’s you.