Kejriwal Criticizes Central Government, Claims India Falls Behind Bangladesh in Per Capita Income

New Delhi, August 21: Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party, has launched a sharp attack on the central government regarding India’s economic status. He asserted that by 2026, India has fallen behind Bangladesh in terms of per capita income.

Kejriwal stated that the vision of transforming India into a major economic power has faltered, as the country now lags behind its neighbor in per capita income. According to him, India’s per capita income in 2026 is approximately $2,800, while Bangladesh’s has reached around $2,900. He emphasized that this situation is a matter of grave concern for the nation.

Referencing data from 2014, Kejriwal noted that India’s per capita income was about $1,600 at that time, compared to Bangladesh’s $1,100. He pointed out that India was significantly ahead then, but the circumstances have shifted, allowing Bangladesh to surpass India. Kejriwal criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, stating that the public had high hopes when they elected the BJP in 2014, expecting rapid economic growth and a place among the world’s leading economies.

He accused the government of raising serious questions about the country’s economic condition after nearly 12 years in power. Citing figures from 2025, he compared India’s per capita income with that of developed nations, revealing that Switzerland’s is around $115,000, Singapore’s is approximately $99,000, and the United States stands at about $90,000.

Kejriwal remarked that India’s per capita income is negligible in comparison to these countries. He expressed disappointment that, contrary to public expectations in 2014, India has not progressed towards surpassing major economies like the U.S. in economic growth.

Additionally, he made serious allegations against the central government regarding corruption and the alleged misuse of national resources. Kejriwal claimed that the government’s policies have not led to the expected improvement in the economic conditions of ordinary citizens. He concluded by stating that the economic transformation the public anticipated has yet to materialize.