Congress slams the government over ‘sluggish’ private investment, cites Chief Economic Adviser’s comment

The Congress on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) criticised the Union government over “persistent sluggishness” in private corporate investment, attributing it to weak consumer demand, stagnant real wages, and an alleged climate of fear generated by investigative agencies.

In a post on X, Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh said the party had repeatedly flagged a structural constraint holding back higher real GDP growth.