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Piyush Goyal Rebukes Congress Over GDP Criticism, Says 'Not Apples vs Apples'
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🗓 03 Sep 2026, 02:37 AM
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BJP Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has dismissed Congress’s critique of the government’s GDP figures, arguing that the comparison is flawed. He said the data should be evaluated on a like‑for‑like basis and assured that the ministry remains transparent.
Piyush Goyal, the Minister of Commerce and Industry, responded to criticism from Congress leaders regarding the recent GDP figures released by the government.
Goyal said that the comparison being made by the opposition is not apples to apples, pointing out differences in methodology and data sources. He emphasized that the government’s figures are based on the latest available data and are subject to revision.
The minister assured that the Ministry of Commerce will continue to maintain transparency and will publish revised data once the necessary adjustments are made.
Goyal said that the comparison being made by the opposition is not apples to apples, pointing out differences in methodology and data sources. He emphasized that the government’s figures are based on the latest available data and are subject to revision.
The minister assured that the Ministry of Commerce will continue to maintain transparency and will publish revised data once the necessary adjustments are made.