Posted 2/10/2024, 11:43:33 AM
Sitharaman Accuses Congress of Fueling Inflation, Praises Vajpayee-era Growth and Modi's Northeast Focus
- Sitharaman took a dig at Opposition, saying they have "mastery over 'ruining accomplishments'."
- Accused Congress of ill-targeted fiscal policies during UPA rule that led to high inflation.
- Highlighted that inflation was below 4% during Vajpayee's NDA rule in 2004.
- Said Modi government remembered and worked for Northeast, unlike previous governments.
- Pointed out that unemployment rate among graduates has declined from 17.3% in 2017 to 13.4% in 2023.