‘Who is benefiting?’: Congress’ Pawan Khera questions 7.8% GDP growth
Congress leader Pawan Khera has publicly questioned the government's reported 7.8% GDP growth figures. He raised concerns regarding the distribution of economic benefits and the accuracy of the reported data.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing political debate regarding economic policy and the transparency of national financial reporting in India.
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