India  

None can deny states funds earmarked by fin panel: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

IndiaTimes Monday, 5 February 2024
Dismissing claims from the opposition that the Central government is withholding funds for states not aligned with the BJP, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asserted on Monday that such allegations stem from a politically-biased narrative promoted by certain vested interests. During her address in the Lok Sabha, the FM emphasized that funds allocated to states according to the devolution plan outlined by the Finance Commission cannot be denied.
0
shares
ShareTweetSavePostSend
 
Video Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories - Published
News video: Hungary Stalls Parliament Session to Vote on Sweden Becoming a NATO Member

Hungary Stalls Parliament Session to Vote on Sweden Becoming a NATO Member 01:31

Hungary Stalls Parliament, Session to Vote on Sweden , Becoming a NATO Member. Al Jazeera reports that lawmakers from Hungary have boycotted an emergency parliamentary session to vote on Sweden joining NATO. Al Jazeera reports that lawmakers from Hungary have boycotted an emergency...

You Might Like


Related videos from verified sources

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Surprise Mumbai Local Train Ride | Oneindia News [Video]

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Surprise Mumbai Local Train Ride | Oneindia News

Join us as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman surprises commuters on a Mumbai local train, engaging in conversations and posing for selfies along the way. Witness the unexpected encounter and the..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 01:41Published
Budget 2024: Who gained and who lost in Modi govt’s last budget before polls | Oneindia News [Video]

Budget 2024: Who gained and who lost in Modi govt’s last budget before polls | Oneindia News

In the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls, the final budget under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government aimed to resonate with key voter segments, particularly farmers and the economically..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 04:43Published
Sitharaman's Vision: 3 Economic Railway Corridors for Logistics Revolution! | Oneindia News [Video]

Sitharaman's Vision: 3 Economic Railway Corridors for Logistics Revolution! | Oneindia News

Explore the transformative Railway Budget 2024 as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces three major economic railway corridors. Learn how these corridors are set to enhance logistics..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:13Published

Related news from verified sources

Claims Centre not releasing funds to some states 'politically-vitiated narrative', says Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assured that no finance minister can stop the payment to any state based on personal preference. She highlighted that the...
IndiaTimes