BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi's 'Dead Economy' Jibe, Cites IMF Growth Forecast

• Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi, stating that 50% US tariffs are severely impacting India's textile exporters, leading to job losses and factory shutdowns, calling it a 'Dead Economy'.
• Gandhi highlighted that over 4.5 crore jobs and lakhs of businesses are at stake due to tariffs, urging PM Modi to address the issue.
• The BJP responded sharply, with spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla stating the problem is with 'beta (son), not data', accusing Gandhi of having an anti-India agenda.
• Poonawalla cited IMF's raised economic growth forecast for India to 7.3% for 2025, calling India the 'growth engine of the world'.
• He also mentioned RBI data showing 9 crore jobs created during BJP's tenure compared to 2 crore during the UPA regime, dismissing Gandhi's claims.

Why It Matters: BJP refutes Rahul Gandhi's 'dead economy' jibe, highlighting India's strong economic growth and job creation.