Finance Minister Sitharaman: PM Modi Aims to Transcend Divisive Politics, Rejects Caste, Religion in Welfare Programs

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:04pm on 30 Mar 2024,Saturday Politics

During the Mint India Investment Summit & Awards 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized Prime Minister Modi's vision to rise above divisive politics of caste and religion. Rejecting their role in welfare programs, she stated, "There has not been one incident of caste or religious favoring." Sitharaman highlighted the Modi government's decade-long efforts to improve India's economy and global image, aiming to change perceptions and business practices. Addressing concerns about tax notices, she clarified the compliance timeline and digitization efforts, dismissing claims of harassment as routine procedures. These remarks come ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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