FM Nirmala Sitharaman attacks Rahul Gandhi, says citizens benefited cleaner, stronger banking system in Modi govt

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended public sector banks against Rahul Gandhi's criticism, highlighting their improved health and employee-friendly measures under the Modi government. She cited increased recruitment, the 12th Bipartite Settlement, and new leave provisions for women employees as evidence of positive change, contrasting it with alleged "phone banking" practices during the UPA tenure.