Minister's Remarks on EY Employee's Death Ignite Controversy

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's comments on stress management and divinity following the death of a young CA have been criticized as insensitive.

Nirmala Sitharaman suggested that inner strength to handle work pressure can be achieved through divinity, sparking backlash.
Anna Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old chartered accountant at Ernst & Young, allegedly died due to overwork and toxic work culture.
Opposition leaders and social media users condemned the remarks, accusing the minister of victim-shaming and ignoring workplace issues.
Anna's mother highlighted the grueling work conditions her daughter faced, prompting Ernst & Young to commit to improving workplace well-being.
The Union Labour Ministry has launched an investigation into the allegations of an unsafe and exploitative work environment at Ernst & Young.