<h1>Congress Blames Government's Economic Policies for Sluggish Growth; Cites IMF Report on Investment and Trade Concerns</h1> The Congress party criticized the government's economic policies, citing an IMF report highlighting sluggish private investment growth in India. The report attributes this to inconsistent trade policies and declining foreign direct investment. The Congress argues that the government's actions, such as demonetization and flawed GST implementation, have led to economic distress, including a rise in agricultural employment and poor job quality. They advocate for boosting consumption, ensuring policy predictability, and revising trade policies to protect against Chinese dumping and integrate with global value chains. The party emphasizes the need to empower rural incomes and move away from cronyism.