India is facing crisis in terms of statistical credibility: Tharoor in Lok Sabha

Nov 27, 2019

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on November 27 raised questions on statistical credibility during Question Hour in Lok Sabha. He said that the country is facing a crisis in terms of statistical credibility worldwide. "The fact is that we're facing a crisis in terms of statistical credibility worldwide. The constant revision of numbers by Govt-for example Government’s own Chief Economic Advisor questioning revision of GDP growth from 6.7% to 8.2%," he said. "Would the Government agree to have a review by a committee of independent experts to look into the processes being followed and sources used in gathering data in our country? Our economic success depends on credible numbers," Tharoor added.