Entire political science of data doctoring: Congress slams govt on rural wage figures
The Indian National Congress party has accused the Modi government of manipulating rural wage data through methodological changes. They claim the reported wage boom is a statistical fabrication rather than an economic reality.
Why it matters
Highlights intense political debate over economic data integrity and the health of India's rural economy.
The Congress on Monday (June 22, 2026) alleged that the Modi government is "doctoring a rural wages boom" and claimed that it has been manufactured by a methodological change.
The article focuses heavily on the opposition's critique of the government's economic reporting.
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