Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rejects Rahul Gandhi’s warning of an “economic tsunami,” saying there is no imminent disaster for India. Speaking against the criticism, she argues that Rahul Gandhi is downplaying or undermining the government’s record and disregarding improvements seen during difficult global and regional conditions, including the COVID-19 pandemic and conflicts in West Asia. Sitharaman contends that India’s economic performance remains resilient despite external shocks and points to international assessments, including references to the IMF, as support for her view that the country is not heading toward a crisis. She also cites domestic outcomes such as progress in poverty reduction and highlights welfare measures and infrastructure spending implemented by the Modi government. Her remarks include a call for continued collective effort toward India’s long-term development goals, including the target of becoming a developed nation by 2047. Overall, Sitharaman’s statements directly counter Gandhi’s warnings while emphasizing continuity of growth and policy initiatives.