BJP demands Rahul Gandhi apologise for remarks on economy
The BJP has demanded an apology from Rahul Gandhi for his criticism of the Indian economy, citing strong GDP growth figures as proof of the government's successful policies. The party claims the opposition's narrative regarding a 'dead economy' is baseless.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing political polarization in India regarding economic performance and the credibility of official growth statistics.
The BJP demanded an apology from Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday (September 1, 2026) for his criticism of the state of the Indian economy. Party leaders cited the 7.8% GDP growth figure recorded in the April-June quarter as evidence of the economy’s resilience under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
Addressing a press conference, senior BJP MP and former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad credited Mr. Modi’s leadership and the government’s economic policies for the growth, while also lauding Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the contribution of Indian industry, businesses, and workers.
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