Mahua Moitra Takes Dig At PM Modi Over 7.8% GDP Growth, Says ‘Jhooth Ki Goonj Has Reached Your Ears’
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over India’s latest GDP growth figures, questioning the reliability of the data and accusing the government of selectively highlighting numbers. Reacting to India recording 7.8% GDP growth in the first quarter, Moitra said it would be better for the Prime Minister to speak less about GDP growth, alleging that he…
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 7.8% GDP growth figures, accusing the government of presenting selectively favorable numbers. While acknowledging the July quarter's growth rate, Moitra mocked Modi's understanding of the subject, suggesting he "doesn't seem to grasp" it. The Trinamool Congress MP further mocked the Prime Minister's attempts to connect with younger audiences via Instagram, joking that he is taking "very seriously" the advice to engage with Gen Z through Instagram Reels.
Moitra also questioned a previously reported 7.9% GDP growth figure, claiming it was later revised to 7%. She accused the government of making similar adjustments to other growth numbers, including the 2.6% figure. Responding to Modi's "Jhooth Ki Goonj" comment, Moitra sarcastically acknowledged that the Prime Minister has now heard of the alleged falsehoods. Her remarks injected more political tension into debates over India's economic performance.
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