Sitharaman Slams Congress: 'Sold Country, Sacrificed India's Interests'

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused the Congress-led UPA government of surrendering India's interests to international organizations like the WTO.
• Sitharaman stated that Congress 'sold' the interests of the poor and farmers, and even the country itself, echoing Kiren Rijiju's sentiment that no one can sell India.
• She criticized the previous administration for undermining India's sovereignty and security, referencing the Sharm el-Sheikh joint statement with Pakistan.
• Responding to the budget debate, Sitharaman highlighted that the Modi government prioritizes India's interests, unlike Congress's surrender at the 2013 Bali WTO agreement.
• Sitharaman addressed concerns on AI, data, energy, and finance, detailing budget allocations for AI Mission, economic stabilization, and critical minerals, while emphasizing increased food subsidies and support for MSMEs.