‘New thinking needed’: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over low GDP growth rate

Rahul Gandhi criticised the central government over the seven-quarter low GDP growth rate of 5.4%. He highlighted economic distress among farmers, laborers, and the middle class, citing stagnating incomes, rising inflation, and unemployment. Gandhi emphasized that measures like demonetization and GST have harmed demand and manufacturing. He called for new economic thinking to ensure equal opportunities for all.