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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of undermining India’s achievements, stating that the country remains the world’s fastest-growing major economy despite global challenges.
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Who
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Rahul Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
What
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of undermining India’s achievements, stating that the country remains the world’s fastest-growing major economy despite global challenges.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:35:51 GMT · 3h 35m ago
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Why
Sitharaman stated that Gandhi's criticism creates a misleading narrative about India's economic condition, while economic indicators show India as the fastest-growing economy.
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This political exchange highlights ongoing debates within India regarding economic policy and national progress, potentially influencing public perception of the current government's performance and the opposition's stance, with global financial bodies like the IMF also recognizing India's growth.
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- HIGHThe Economic Timeshttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/quarter-after-quarter-year-after-year-india-is-fastest-growing-economy-fm-sitharaman/articleshow/131717008.cms
- HIGHBusiness Standardhttps://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/weekly-economy-wrap-inflation-current-account-growth-forecasts-126061400239_1.html
- HIGHMoneycontrolhttps://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/quarter-after-quarter-year-after-year-india-remains-the-fastest-growing-major-economy-fm-sitharaman-13949030.html
- HIGHTimes Nowhttps://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/economy/ethanol-blending-saves-india-rs-1-67-lakh-crore-in-forex-cuts-crude-imports-by-283-lakh-tonnes-kpmg-article-154611305
- HIGHThe New Indian Expresshttps://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/14/rahul-gandhi-undermines-indias-achievements-paints-false-picture-of-crisis-sitharaman
- HIGHOutlook Businesshttps://www.outlookbusiness.com/economy-and-policy/indias-growth-engine-stays-strong-as-global-uncertainty-mounts-says-sitharaman
- HIGHTimes Nowhttps://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/economy/india-continues-to-be-fastest-growing-major-economy-despite-energy-prices-challenge-sitharaman-article-154612962