Congress governments did asset monetisations too, why didn't Rahul tear-off those proposals, asks Nirmala Sitharaman
The Hindu
The Finance Minister said it is Congress that received “kickbacks” by selling resources such as land and mines.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on those criticising the ₹6 lakh crore monetisation plan, wondering if Congress leader Rahul Gandhi even understands what such a move entails. Speaking to reporters in the financial capital, Ms Sitharaman said it is Congress that received “kickbacks” by selling resources such as land and mines. She reminded that the governments headed by the Congress raised ₹8,000 crore by monetising the Mumbai-Pune expressway, and in 2008, it was the UPA government that floated the request for proposal to lease out New Delhi Railway Station.The election authorities are gearing up for the counting of votes cast in the simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh, scheduled to be held on June 4. The Collectors and Election Officers of Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli and Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) districts said on May 23 (Thursday) that their teams were ready for the counting of votes.
Responding to the prolonged water scarcity, the residents of the area took to the streets in protest on Wednesday. The protest, which drew attention to their plight, stopped only after the intervention of the police. It was not until 1.30 p.m. that a 4000-litre tanker was finally delivered by BWSSB, providing relief to the water-starved residents.