Finance Minister Responds to Middle-Class Relief Request on Social Media

Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledges concerns over rising inflation and assures attentive governance.

A social media user, Tushar Sharma, requested financial relief for India's middle class, citing rising inflation as a major concern.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded, emphasizing the government's attentiveness to public concerns and valuing citizen input.
India's retail inflation was recorded at 6.21% last month, surpassing the Reserve Bank's upper tolerance level, with food inflation notably high.
Sitharaman highlighted previous budget measures aimed at providing relief, including increased standard deductions and revised tax slabs.
Public reactions on social media were mixed, with some users praising the government's efforts and others expressing skepticism about responsiveness.