MP from Assam's Kaliabor accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of sheltering corrupt people and misusing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to target the opposition.

When asked about the white paper by the government, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said, “This is not a white paper but a white lie paper. Our Congress president, Mallikarjun Kharge yesterday released a black paper ’10 saal anyay kaal’

The White Paper alleged that the UPA government abandoned reforms after coming to power in 2004 and that it failed to build on the strong foundation laid by the previous BJP-led NDA government.

The White Paper sheds light on the fiscal mismanagement during the UPA regime, emphasizing the government's heavy reliance on market borrowing and its inefficient allocation of funds. It reveals a stark decline in capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure as well.

The white paper, a comprehensive analysis of economic policies and measures, sought to elucidate the alleged failures of the UPA government, holding it responsible for the economic challenges faced by the country. According to the document, the UPA government's policies led to a "mountain of bad loans," "double-digit inflation," and a plethora of other economic woes.