<h1>Senior Congress Leader Calls India's 2047 Developed Nation Goal a 'Pipe Dream' Citing Current Growth Rate Concerns</h1> A senior Congress leader criticized the government's goal of making India a developed nation by 2047, calling it a 'pipe dream' due to the current growth rate. He referenced the Chief Economic Advisor's statement that achieving this goal requires an 8% growth rate for 15-20 years, while the current rate of 6-6.5% would delay it significantly. He accused the government of lacking innovative ideas and criticized the finance minister for adhering to outdated policies. The Union Budget 2025-26 was seen as an attempt to appeal to the middle class and Bihar voters.