‘Economic Tsunami?’ BJP Uses 7.7% GDP Growth Figure To Rebut Rahul Gandhi

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• ‘Economic Tsunami?’ BJP Uses 7.7% GDP Growth Figure To Rebut Rahul Gandhi Written By, Last Updated: June 05, 2026, 16:49 IST To back the claim of robust health, defenders of the current economic policy point to a cluster of high-frequency domestic indicators However, independent economists and opposition analysts maintain that a singular focus on headline GDP figures overlooks persistent structural challenges within the broader Indian ecosystem.
• File image/PTI A sharp political war of words has erupted over India’s macroeconomic performance following the release of the latest growth data, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) using the figures to hit back at the opposition’s economic warnings.
• Highlighting the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) numbers for the financial year 2025-26, BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya asserted that India’s annual growth rate has reached 7.7 per cent, positioning it as the fastest-growing major economy globally.
• The ruling party claimed these figures effectively neutralise...