GDP Boom or Ground Reality? 7.8% Growth Ignites BJP-Congress Battle
India’s 7.8% GDP growth in the April-June quarter of FY 2026-27 has triggered a major political showdown between the BJP and Congress. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the economic performance as a sign of India’s resilience amid global challenges, the Opposition questioned whether the growth numbers are translating into jobs, higher incomes and better opportunities for ordinary citizens.