Congress-led UPA made economy strong: President Mukherjee
Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2017, President Pranab Mukherjee said, "Four of the five years during the UPA-I the growth rate was more than 8 percent. The base of Indian economy was so strong that it sustained 2008 global economic crisis." Mukherjee also praised PM Narendra Modi, saying, he has acquired mastery over external affairs.