Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman faced a bold question from a stockbroker regarding government earnings surpassing brokers. The minister humorously evaded the query, sparking controversy and jokes. The incident occurred during an event at BSE where the broker referred to the government as his 'sleeping partner.' Sitharaman's witty response, 'I have no answer to that question,' garnered attention and laughter from the audience. The exchange has since gone viral, with many questioning the tax system and the government's financial dynamics.
#WATCH | Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, "I liked to discuss the economic issues of India with CA aspiring students and recently qualified CAs and their enthusiasm and curiosity about developed India is amazing. It seems that everyone is eager to fill their minds… https://t.co/ws5XJ0XZz4
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India offers ‘compelling growth story’, needs to ramp up manufacturing with the help of ‘best policy support’: FM Nirmala Sitharaman @AanchalMagazine https://t.co/EyqRX9xt46
Finance Minister @nsitharaman highlighted India's compelling growth story and expressed confidence in the robust health of both the corporate and finance sectors' balance sheets. https://t.co/wZ1pX7a9x6
India’s young population will keep consumption demand high for the next three decades, underpinning rapid growth in the economy, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says https://t.co/d7WMUBbQEj
Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman says Private sector will play a major role in making India a developed country by 2047. Speaking at a function organised by traders organisation in New Delhi, she called the country's development a compelling growth story. https://t.co/PM9CZiX17L
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will address a press conference today at BJP HQ in Delhi at 11:45 am. (File photo) https://t.co/Ukt8JBDdbD
'Sleeping partner cannot answer': Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's response at BSE event sparks controversy and jokes More here🔗https://t.co/bmL6Wx2FwV https://t.co/qmafcD5QW5
'Can't answer sitting here': #FMSitharaman's to #StockBroker who says 'Govt is my #SleepingPartner' | https://t.co/7WDNNh14z0 https://t.co/Z2D0Rgr5gg
‘No answer to that,’ says Union FM Nirmala Sitharaman on stock broker’s question on tax system & Union govt being "sleeping partner". Video of the non-answer goes viral with people asking who else if not Finance minister can answer this question https://t.co/ywdVhYInP3
Mumbai Broker Complains He Pays Too Many Taxes. Nirmala Sitharaman's Reply https://t.co/ZzuOeX6f8C https://t.co/Uui6Gg8u3A
'a sleeping partner can't...' - FM Nirmala Sitharaman's wittiest reply ever? This was the question @nsitharaman @nsitharamanoffc https://t.co/uV9KGqUtyX
‘I have no answer to that question.’ ~ Finance Minister. Govt of India, A Sleeping Partner, earning more than brokers. https://t.co/KPDmNu1QKN
'Govt Earning More Than Stock Market Brokers...': Man Stumps Finance Minister #NirmalaSitharaman In BSE Event https://t.co/PAkS3p4hes
'#SleepingPartner can't answer sitting...': #FMSitharaman on #broker's poser for 'You Are My Sleeping Partner' https://t.co/skXb1FwqXL
Stock Broker's BOLD Statement Stumps Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Eliciting Laughter, Applause #NirmalaSitharaman #BSE #StockMarket https://t.co/fYlKYL07Ka
Union finance minister #NirmalaSitharaman responded to a question on #taxes levied on #stockmarket brokers along with #realestate transactions https://t.co/xelV8heJW7 #LokSabhaElections2024 #LokSabhaElections #ElectionsWithHT
The pain of a tax paying middle class 💔 Someone asked “Govt is making more than the broker” Watch Nirmala Sitaraman reaction on hearing those questions. Even she knows “Banda bht sahi bol raha hai” The ending is more hilarious 🤣 #Trading #Investing #Taxes #Middleclass https://t.co/JpEfMjSH8U