Sitharaman Counters Chidambaram: A Political Clash in Rajya Sabha

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rebuffed P Chidambaram's critical comments during a debate on the Budget in the Rajya Sabha, emphasizing the public's decision to remove Congress from power. Sitharaman highlighted reforms under Modi's leadership and defended against allegations concerning budget allocations and support for the film industry.

In a fiery exchange in the Rajya Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman took a firm stand against former Finance Minister P Chidambaram's criticisms of the government's economic policies and budget announcements.

Chidambaram had urged the government to 'get out of the way,' citing the Chief Economic Advisor's remarks, leading Sitharaman to retort that it was the public who had dismissed Congress from governance.

Emphasizing reforms such as the removal of obsolete laws and the introduction of the Jan Vishwas law, Sitharaman also addressed allegations regarding budget allocations for the Ministry of External Affairs and the film industry, defending the government's proactive stance in policy and support.