Nirmala Sitharaman Says Indian Economy Could Decline to "Fragile Five" with Congress Manifesto

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:13pm on 05 May 2024,Sunday Politics

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticizes Congress' poll manifesto, warning it could push Indian economy to "fragile five" status. Sitharaman questions Congress' financial planning for manifesto promises, citing Karnataka's funding challenges. She accuses Congress of prioritizing wealth redistribution, likening manifesto to a "Muslim League document." Prime Minister Narendra Modi also criticizes Congress for alleged wealth redistribution plans. Sitharaman asserts BJP's offensive stance towards Congress manifesto, urging substantive debate. Congress denies allegations, accuses PM Modi of spreading misinformation. Sitharaman questions Congress' consistency on wealth redistribution, citing Rahul Gandhi's remarks on society's "x-ray."

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