The Congress party vehemently criticizes the Narendra Modi-led government, alleging that its mismanagement has severely regressed India’s economic transformation. Jairam Ramesh, Congress general secretary, emphasizes the significant setback, claiming that the progress achieved under Manmohan Singh’s Prime Ministership has been reversed by Modi’s administration. Ramesh highlights a concerning trend of increasing agricultural workers, indicating a decline in diversification towards higher-wage occupations in manufacturing and services.
This reversal, according to Ramesh, marks a historic setback, undoing years of economic advancement within a short span. Despite global economic transitions towards middle-income status, India’s trajectory has faltered under Modi’s leadership, with a resurgence in agricultural dependency. The Congress underscores the importance of economic growth through diversification, a principle deviated from under the current regime, leading to widespread concerns over rising unemployment and inflation.