BJP demands Rahul Gandhi apologise for remarks on economy
latest figures had “exposed” what he described as the “false and baseless” narrative being pushed by the Congress, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
The BJP called for an apology from Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday (September 1, 2026) for his criticism of India's economic state. BJP leaders pointed to a 7.8% GDP growth recorded in the April-June quarter as proof of the economy's strength under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration. At a press conference, senior BJP MP and former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad praised Prime Minister Modi's leadership and the government's economic policies for the growth.
He also gave credit to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, as well as the contributions of Indian industry, businesses, and workers. Prasad claimed the figures had "exposed" what he termed as the "false and baseless" narrative being promoted by the Congress. He urged Rahul Gandhi to apologize for his "dead economy" comment, which he said was based on "falsehood and baseless allegations."
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