Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has found herself at the center of a controversy after making a stunning comment regarding the leak of the Union Budget 2023-24. In a recent interview, Sitharaman stated that the initial leak of the budget "hurt" her, but she later took advantage of the situation, implying that the leak may have inadvertently given her an opportunity to gauge public reaction and adjust her strategy accordingly. The remarks have sparked a heated debate in Indian politics, with many questioning the minister's response to the sensitive information breach. As the opposition parties seize on the comment, Sitharaman's remarks are set to become a major talking point in the days to come.
'First it hurt me, later I took advantage': FM Nirmala Sitharaman's paper leak remarks spark political ro The Times of India
