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Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday strongly criticised Congress Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of consistently undermining India’s achievements in his speeches in the Lok Sabha.
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Bengaluru, Karnataka
Who
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Rahul Gandhi
What
Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday strongly criticised Congress Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of consistently undermining India’s achievements in his speeches in the Lok Sabha.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:39:06 GMT · 3h 13m ago
Where
Bengaluru, Karnataka ·
Why
Sitharaman said Gandhi’s interventions in Parliament are marked by a sense of decrying everything and painting a negative picture of the country.
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The Indian Finance Minister refuted claims of an impending economic disaster, citing IMF affirmations of India's status as the fastest-growing major economy despite global challenges like the Middle East crisis and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to bolster confidence in the nation's economic stability.
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Verified Sources & Citations
- HIGHThe New Indian Expresshttps://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/14/rahul-gandhi-undermines-indias-achievements-paints-false-picture-of-crisis-sitharaman
- HIGHRepublic Worldhttps://www.republicworld.com/india/oppn-tries-to-decry-everything-nirmala-sitharaman-assures-there-is-no-disaster-awaiting-the-indian-economy-2026-06-14-128201
- HIGHLokmat Timeshttps://www.lokmattimes.com/business/year-after-year-india-is-fastest-growing-economy-fm-sitharaman/