Congress leader Jairam Ramesh claimed that the government's rural wage figures have been manipulated. Independent analysis indicates actual wage growth was about 4.3% per year, the slowest in four years. The discrepancy raises concerns over data transparency and policy credibility. The issue underscores political tension over economic reporting.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh claimed that the government's rural wage figures have been manipulated. Independent analysis indicates actual wage growth was about 4.3% per year, the slowest in four years. The discrepancy raises concerns over data transparency and policy credibility. The issue underscores political tension over economic reporting.