FM slams 'false narrative' of crony capitalism

February 12, 2021 14:34

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Rajya Sabha: "It's a Budget which clearly draws on the experience, the administrative capacities and also exposure that the PM had during his long elected tenure - both as CM and as PM of this country. He is known for his commitment towards development, growth and reforms.

It is worth mentioning that 800 million people were provided free foodgrains, free cooking gas provided for 80 million people and cash directly was given to 400 million people, farmers, women, divyang and also the poor and needy.

"It has now become a sort of habit for some in the Opposition to constantly allege, in spite of what we are doing for the poor and the steps taken for helping the poor and needy of this country, a false narrative is created to accuse - saying that this Govt works only for cronies."

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