Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responds to criticism from Congress' Jairam Ramesh regarding the Atal Pension Yojana, refuting claims of coercion and defending the scheme's design that guarantees a minimum 8% return. Sitharaman challenges Ramesh's accusations, stating that the pension scheme is not coercive and emphasizes its benefits.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tweets, "Surprised that Jairam Ramesh plays a spin doctor here. You say: “Finance Minister has admitted that the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is coercive and forces people to enrol without their consent.” When there is no coercion or force… https://t.co/6o106RByai
“Finance Minister has admitted that the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is coercive and forces people to enrol without their consent.” When there is no coercion or force at all, where have I admitted any such! FM @nsitharaman slams Jairam Ramesh. https://t.co/R9vP62jkND
#NirmalaSitharaman Fires Back At #JairamRamesh: Atal Pension Yojana Is No 'Paper Tiger' https://t.co/oArpMQzXSM
Atal Pension Yojana design best, guarantees minimum 8% return, #NirmalaSitharaman says refuting #Congress' charges https://t.co/2A8USf1JFl
Nirmala Sitharaman Counters Jairam Ramesh's Criticism Of Pension Scheme https://t.co/WX29JGTH9Q https://t.co/h7rwLUvupG
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) slams Congress' Jairam Ramesh over his remarks on Atal Pension Yojana. https://t.co/RJBfdr6irQ
#SmritiIrani slams #Congress' #JairamRamesh for "baseless accusations" about Centre's #women's welfare efforts https://t.co/GNl3MONE2B