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.
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