12:36Anshul Avijit and RP Singh Clash Over Rahul Gandhi's 'Dead Economy' RemarkOn this Special Report, India Today's Akshita Nandagopal moderates a heated debate between Congress National Spokesperson Anshul Avijit and BJP Spokesperson RP Singh. The discussion centers on Rahul Gandhi's controversial claim that India is a 'dead economy.' Anshul Avijit defends the statement, asserting, 'The economy has been systematically being destroyed and killed by this government, beginning with demonetization.' He cites falling net FDI, lack of private investment, and poor rankings on the hunger and human development indices as evidence of a 'disastrous sign.' Conversely, RP Singh dismisses the claims, highlighting India's status as the world's fourth-largest economy and noting that 'almost 25 crore people have been brought out of the poverty line.' Singh points to massive infrastructure spending, robust banking, and self-employment schemes as proof of a thriving growth story. The debate explores contrasting interpretations of India's macroeconomic data, per capita GDP, and the impact of government welfare schemes amidst global economic turbulence.
