“Stop Spreading Fear”: Sitharaman Hits Back at Congress Over ‘Economic Storm’ Warning
A fresh political showdown erupted on Tuesday after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman strongly criticized the Congress party over Rahul Gandhi’s remarks warning of an “economic storm” in the country.
The controversy began when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that India was heading toward a major economic crisis that would severely impact farmers, workers, small traders, and young people. He argued that the effects of the government’s policies over the past decade were beginning to surface and warned citizens to prepare for difficult times ahead.
Responding sharply, Sitharaman accused the Congress of acting like “obstructionists” and attempting to create unnecessary fear among the public. She defended the Modi government’s economic policies and highlighted several welfare schemes launched since 2014, saying the administration has consistently focused on supporting ordinary citizens rather than corporate interests.
In a detailed response shared on social media, the Finance Minister pointed to initiatives such as Jan Dhan accounts, Mudra loans, PM-KISAN, and SVANidhi schemes as examples of how the government has worked for farmers, women, youth, and small businesses. She questioned Congress’s repeated claims that the government only benefits big industrialists, asking whether these welfare programs were designed for “Adani or Ambani.”
The exchange has once again brought India’s economic debate into the political spotlight. While the opposition continues to raise concerns over unemployment, inflation, and rising fuel prices, the government insists that India remains one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies and that welfare-driven policies are helping millions across the country.
With both sides intensifying their attacks ahead of upcoming political battles, the economy is clearly becoming one of the biggest talking points in national politics — and the war of words between the BJP and Congress shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
