Watch: FM Sitharaman says, Congress leaders should 'wash their faces with dettol; here's why

Noting that Indian economy is still the fastest growing major economy and shall continue to be so in 2023-24, Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman made a strong attack on Congress in Lok Sabha on Friday on the issue of corruption stating that it is the party's culture "to benefit jijas and bhatijas" and the party leaders should "wash faces with dettol".

Replying to the debate in Lok Sabha on the general budget on Friday, the Finance Minister also talked about the new tax regime stating that it will leave higher disposable income in the hands of people.

"Taking my name, they said that Nirmala Sitharaman allotted a certain amount of green for someone. We don't make policies keeping one person in mind unlike an opposition leader claimed. In PM Modi's government, we make policies keeping everyone in mind. So, such statements are absolutely wrong. I have been repeatedly the target of such language by the leader. I am not taking anybody's name because the leader is not around here now. Throw the allegation and go away," she said in Lok Sabha.

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