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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.
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Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:35:51 GMT · 55m 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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8 events in this thread- Currently Reading55m agoUnion 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.
- Economics55m agoUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of undermining India’s achievements and creating a misleading narrative about the country’s economic condition on Sunday.Open article
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- Economics1h 36m agoFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that India continues to be the world's fastest-growing major economy, with GDP growth in the March quarter at 7.8%, beating economists' expectations.Open article
- Economics1h 36m agoFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Sunday that India continues to be the world's fastest-growing major economy, despite rising geopolitical tensions and higher energy prices.Open article
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- Economics2h 31m agoFinance Minister Sitharaman stated on Sunday that India continues to be the world's fastest-growing major economy.Open article
- Economics2h 31m agoFinance Minister Sitharaman stated that India continues to be the world's fastest-growing major economy, addressing the BJP's Viksit Bharat event in Bengaluru.Open article
Verified Sources & Citations
- 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
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