PM takes jibe at Cong on Karnataka CM change, says GDP numbers show economy on strong footing

Business To Business, Daman, 5^th June, 2026:    Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Indian National Congress, alleging that "immense public anger" had forced the party to change its chief minister in Karnataka and accusing it of creating uncertainty and attempting to derive political benefit from crises.
Remarks on Karnataka
Speaking at separate public events, Modi claimed that the Congress leadership was compelled to replace the chief minister in Karnataka due to growing public dissatisfaction.
He also accused the party of spending the last 12 years fostering "chaos and uncertainty" and seeking electoral opportunities from such situations.
India's economic performance
The Prime Minister highlighted India's economic growth, pointing to the reported 7.7 per cent GDP growth rate for fiscal year 2025–26 as evidence of the country's economic strength.
According to Modi:

• The fundamentals of the Indian economy remain strong.
• India is capable of navigating global economic challenges.
• The collective efforts of India's 140 crore citizens have strengthened the country's resilience.

• The COVID-19 pandemic.
• Ongoing international conflicts and wars.
• Energy market disruptions linked to tensions in West Asia.

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