Sitharaman Slams Rahul Gandhi's 'Dead Economy' Remark: 'He Talks in the Air'

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticized Rahul Gandhi's 'dead economy' statement, calling it baseless.
• Sitharaman stated that Gandhi often speaks without solid data or preparation, despite her willingness to consider opposition views.
• She emphasized that criticism of policy should be based on facts and figures for a strong democracy.
• Gandhi's 'dead economy' comment was made after the Union Budget presentation, citing job losses, falling manufacturing, and investor withdrawals.

Why It Matters: Nirmala Sitharaman dismissed Rahul Gandhi's economic criticisms as unfounded and lacking factual basis.