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PM Modi's "Jhooth Ki Goonj" Attack At Rahul Gandhi After 7.8% GDP Growth

PM Modi's "Jhooth Ki Goonj" Attack At Rahul Gandhi After 7.8% GDP Growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated citizens on India's 7.8% GDP growth in the April-June quarter, calling it a reflection of the country's collective strength. According to Times of India, he stated that this growth came despite a difficult global environment marked by wars, supply chain disruptions, and economic uncertainty.

In a video message, PM Modi said the nation's growth rate filled him with joy and congratulated citizens for their resolve and industrious spirit. He also criticized those spreading what he termed "jhooth ki goonj" or lies and pessimism about the Indian economy, saying the latest numbers had torn through their narrative of despair.

NDTV reported that PM Modi noted India's progress had come despite global instability since the Covid era in 2020. He contrasted India's fast pace of progress with those spreading disappointment and pessimism.

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