Overview
- The Samajwadi Party chief accused BJP leaders of hoarding gold and converting black money into the metal, a practice he labeled "goldification."
- Market readings cited in reports show Delhi prices near ₹1,18,790 per 10g, with other accounts noting levels around ₹1.20 lakh per 10g.
- Yadav pressed the government to explain why prices of luxury metals keep climbing despite international market fluctuations.
- He mocked the ruling party’s focus on drones, binoculars and bulldozers, asking why such tools were not used to pursue alleged gold hoarders.
- Coverage notes typical drivers such as dollar moves, global demand, taxes and seasonal buying, and it records no independent evidence for the hoarding claim.