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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of repeatedly attempting to “undermine” India’s achievements while targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre.

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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
What
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of repeatedly attempting to “undermine” India’s achievements while targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:35:51 GMT · 4h 15m ago
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Why
Sitharaman asserted that India continues to remain the world’s fastest-growing major economy despite global challenges, and Gandhi’s criticism was creating a misleading narrative about the country’s economic condition.
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The ongoing political discourse highlights contrasting views on India's economic health and future trajectory, with the Finance Minister emphasizing international recognition of growth despite global disruptions and the opposition leader's criticisms potentially affecting public perception both domestically and internationally.

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  1. Economics1h 35m ago
    Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Sunday that India has been the fastest growing economy "quarter after quarter, year after year."
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    Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that India has been the fastest growing economy "quarter after quarter, year after year" and that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) also confirmed India as the world's fastest growing major economy.
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    Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that India has been the fastest-growing economy quarter after quarter, year after year, and that the GDP numbers and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirm this.
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    Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said there is “no disaster awaiting India” while speaking at a Viksit Bharat event in Bengaluru.
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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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    Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday criticised Congress Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of undermining India’s achievements and asserted that there is "no disaster awaiting India."
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    Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of repeatedly attempting to “undermine” India’s achievements while targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre.

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