‘Economy Is Sprinting’: BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi ‘Dead Economy’ Remark After 8.2% Q2 Growth

Last Updated:November 29, 2025, 00:04 IST

BJP praised India’s 8.2 percent GDP growth in Q2 FY 2025–26, crediting Prime Minister Modi’s reforms and highlighting strong gains in manufacturing, services, and consumption.

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla. (PTI)

BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla on Friday hailed India’s economic performance after the country posted a real GDP growth of 8.2 per cent in the second quarter of FY 2025–26 (July–September), saying the economy continues to defy global headwinds.

In a post on X, Poonawalla said the Q2 growth marked an acceleration from 7.8 per cent in the previous quarter and a significant jump from 5.6 per cent in the same period last year. Highlighting sector-wise performance, he said manufacturing grew by 9.1 per cent, private consumption rose 7.9 per cent, capital formation increased 7.3 per cent, and financial and real estate services expanded by 10.2 per cent. He added that growth in the first half of the fiscal (April–September) stood at 8.0 per cent.

Calling it a “solid, high-quality performance," Poonawalla said the secondary sector grew at 8.1 per cent while the tertiary sector expanded by 9.2 per cent, indicating strong momentum across key segments of the economy.

He said the latest GDP numbers highlight India’s economic surge under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s NDA government and claimed that high-frequency data confirms sustained momentum, with India outpacing all major economies.

Taking a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Poonawalla said the “dead economy" narrative was contradicted by the data. “While India thrives and manufacturing booms, his outdated jibes crumble under the weight of hard facts. The economy is not just alive; it is sprinting," he said, crediting Prime Minister Modi’s reforms for ensuring enduring prosperity for 1.4 billion Indians.

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