Row erupts as new GDP data slashes growth rate in UPA era

In the run-up to 2019 general elections a sharp political debate has erupted over the Modi government's handling of the economy and the latest data is expected to trigger sharp responses from both sides. Following the new data, the average growth during the 10 years of UPA works out to 6.8% while the NDA's four-rule has seen average growth of 7.3%.