Whatever the politics, and whatever the war between nations, it’s always the common people who suffer. It’s their misfortune, and often, nothing more can be done than expressing sympathy for them.
We recall the striking scene in Kalki 2898 AD where people struggle to afford basic food, spending thousands of units for a single item.
In one memorable moment, the character played by RGV sells an egg to Prabhas for 5,000 units. Shockingly, reality is now mirroring fiction — the people of Gaza are facing a similar fate.
In a recent report, it was revealed that a Rs 5 Indian biscuit is being sold for over Rs 2,400 in Gaza due to extreme food scarcity.
What was once a cinematic exaggeration is now a harsh truth for millions. The tragedy is real, and the world is watching.
Parle-G biscuits, known in India for being cheap, are now being sold in Gaza for up to 500 times their original price due to extreme food shortages.
A viral post from Gaza showed a man saying, "After a long wait, I finally got Rafif her favorite biscuits today. Even though the price jumped from 1.5 euros to over 24 euros, I just couldn't deny Rafif her favorite treat."
Following the October 2023 conflict, Gaza has seen a near-total blockade, with limited aid allowed in.
A new aid distribution model, SDS1, has sparked criticism for restricting access.
Dr. Khaled Alshawwa from Gaza said, "These goods usually enter Gaza as humanitarian aid, free of charge. But only a minority receives them. Scarcity turns them into high-priced black market goods." Israeli official Guy Nir responded, "This is why free humanitarian aid directly to the people of Gaza is so important."
