The bjp government claims that India’s economy is booming with 8.8% nominal GDP growth while inflation is just 1–1.5%. On paper, that sounds like a dream—fast growth and almost no rise in the cost of living. But does it really feel that way when you buy vegetables, pay electricity bills, or refill your LPG cylinder? Let’s break it down.
1. The Equation That Exposes the Mirage
Nominal GDP = Real GDP + Inflation.
If nominal GDP is 8.8% and inflation is only 1%, that means India’s real GDP growth is 7.8%—supposedly one of the fastest in the world. But ordinary indians struggling with rising prices know this doesn’t match reality.
2. The cpi Number Looks Too Good to Be True
The official Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is 1.55%. But step outside your home—milk, rent, petrol, and food items have all become more expensive. If your household budget feels tighter, how can inflation be so low?
3. Freebies May Be Masking Reality
One possible explanation: millions of indians now rely on government freebies—free ration, subsidized electricity, or discounted healthcare. If essentials are given away, cpi appears lower. But this doesn’t reflect the true cost-of-living pressures faced by the middle class and urban poor.
4. Data or Disguise?
If inflation is artificially low, then the GDP numbers are inflated. By under-reporting price rise, the government makes real GDP growth look stronger than it is. This raises doubts whether india is really booming, or whether it’s just creative accounting.
5. The Big Disconnect: people vs. Paper
On paper, india is growing fast, prices are stable, and life is good.
On the ground: Families are cutting down on essentials, unemployment remains high, and savings are shrinking. The disconnect between official data and daily experience makes government claims look more like a political narrative than economic truth.
🔴 Bottom line: The Modi government wants you to believe that india is enjoying record growth with almost no inflation. But when reality doesn’t match data, citizens are right to ask: Are these numbers real, or just another PR stunt?
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