NEW DELHI: BJP chief Amit Shah on Friday credited “transformative changes” ushered in by the Narendra Modi government for the 8.2 % growth in the economy in the first quarter, a 15-quarter high, and said it will mean better prospects for the common man.In a dig at the preceding UPA government, he claimed the economy was in a shambles when Prime Minister Narendra Modi took over but an unfazed NDA “single-mindedly” focussed on putting India back on track. BJP leaders, including several Union ministers, posted tweets hailing the increased growth rate attributing it to Modi's leadership.“India's rising economic fortunes mean better prospects for the common man, who will now have more means and opportunities to realise his or her dreams. New India, under PM Modi's leadership, is now empowered more than ever. My compliments to the PM for this stupendous performance,” Shah tweeted.The growing GDP is a reflection on the transformative changes that have been ushered in by the Modi government, Shah said, adding that the Indian economy is witnessing unprecedented growth in every sector —from manufacturing to agriculture. Railway minister Piyush Goyal termed the growth rate “phenomenal”.It is reflective of the government’s initiative to spur the economy and is a result of the bold reforms undertaken by Modi, he said. Textile minister Smriti Irani said India continues to forge ahead as the fastest growing economy in the world under Modi’s leadership.