News

N Sitharaman Jabs Congress Over Corruption



Ashok Gehlot apologized for his mistake afterwards. (Document)

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday criticized Parliament and Rajasthan Minister Ashok Gehlot for his budget indiscretion, saying last year’s budget had been read by the state parliament.

Nirmala Sitharaman, who responded to the 2023-24 Union Budget debate, hit back at Parliament over allegations of corruption against the government, saying “clean your mouth with Dettol”.

“There are some problems with Rajasthan, they are reading last year’s budget this year. I pray to God that no one makes such a mistake but today it happened and so I have to mention it,” N said. Sitharaman said.

In one goof, Ashok Gehlot read parts from the previous budget at the start of his speech. BJP members protested in Congress leading to the adjournment. They asked if the budget was leaked.

After the proceedings resumed, Mr. Gehlot apologized for the error.

“I feel sorry, what happened was by mistake. You (Objection) can only point out if there is a discrepancy between what is written in the budget in my hand and copies of it are given. for members of the House. If a page is added to my budget by mistake, why is there a budget loss?” he asks.

BJP leader Vasundhara Raje attacked Gehlot. “Looks like this is the first time in history. How could such an important document miss the cross-check?”

Union Minister Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh also criticized Rajasthan Minister.

“Gehlot ji is still very careless, campaigning for this year’s budget and starting to read the old budget! The public is thinking of a light of relief in the darkness caused by widespread wrongdoing, here is the light of the Minister. turned off. Don’t know, laugh or cry!” he say.

(Except for the title, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from an aggregated feed.)

news7f

News7F: Update the world's latest breaking news online of the day, breaking news, politics, society today, international mainstream news .Updated news 24/7: Entertainment, Sports...at the World everyday world. Hot news, images, video clips that are updated quickly and reliably

Related Articles

Back to top button