Without diving into the north versus south debate, the former bureaucrat said that the overall debt of many of the southern states are certainly a matter of concern and advocated for prudent management of the same.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government of damaging India s global reputation, stating their tenure lacked "intention and adherence to the law." Sitharaman presented a White Paper in the Lok Sabha, criticizing the UPA s economic mismanagement from 2004 to 2014. The report highlights the banking crisis as a significant legacy of the UPA government and criticizes its handling of the 1991 reforms.
During a debate in the Lok Sabha on the White Paper regarding India s economy and its implications on citizens lives, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asserted on Friday that under the previous Congress-led UPA government, national security suffered, environmental approvals were delayed, and leadership faltered. Sitharaman criticized the UPA government for what she described as "glaring mismanagement" in the defence sector, highlighting the Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland scandal.
India News: NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a strong attack on the UPA government during a debate on the 'White Paper on Indian Economy', .