Breaking: India’s GDP clocks 8.2% growth, outpacing global peers and silencing doubters—or so claims the BJP. The ruling party is in full celebration mode, linking the robust figures to PM Modi’s Viksit vision. ‘Infrastructure highways, semiconductor missions, and green energy bets are paying off big time,’ said a BJP MP, citing NSWS data showing formal job creation at peaks.
Opposition firebrands beg to differ, branding it a ‘dead economy’ riddled with illusions. CPI(M)’s Brinda Karat highlighted stagnant wages and MSME closures, while Shiv Sena (UBT) pointed to Maharashtra’s agrarian crisis. ‘Growth for whom? The top 1% or the toiling millions?’ they chorused in a joint presser.
Context is king here. Post-COVID rebound, festive demand spikes, and government spending fueled the numbers. Yet, core issues persist: IIP growth lags, forex reserves shield rupee but hide import vulnerabilities. Experts like Arvind Subramanian laud policy continuity but urge labor reforms.
Looking ahead, Q2 forecasts hinge on rabi harvests and US Fed moves. BJP’s narrative control via social media wars with opposition’s street protests. Ultimately, electoral verdicts in Haryana and Jharkhand will gauge public pulse. India’s economic ascent is real, but bridging the perception gap demands more than stats—it’s about shared dreams realized.