Political row erupts over GDP growth rate; Opposition claims ground reality is starkly different

Political row erupts over GDP growth rate; Opposition claims ground reality is starkly different

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the nation after the economic growth rate stood at 7.8%. He attributed this achievement to the hard work, willpower, and collective strength of the people. However, the 7.8% growth figure has sparked a political debate. Opposition parties, including the Congress, targeted the Modi government, accusing it of patting itself on the back based on data from just a single quarter. Raising issues such as inflation and the hardships faced by the common people, the opposition questioned the government. Meanwhile, the government maintains that an economic growth rate of 7.8% amidst a global crisis is a sign of India’s strengthening economy.