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Sitharaman Rebukes Jairam Ramesh Over Viral Andhra Clip
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 08:17 AM
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has sharply responded to Congress MP Jairam Ramesh’s claim that the public was angry over a viral clip from Andhra Pradesh. Sitharaman dismissed the allegation as ‘unbelievable’ and urged Ramesh to refrain from spreading misinformation.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman issued a strong rebuttal to Congress MP Jairam Ramesh’s recent claim that the public had reacted with anger to a viral clip from Andhra Pradesh. Ramesh had alleged that the clip had sparked widespread public outrage, a statement that Sitharaman called "unbelievable". In a statement released by her office, Sitharaman urged Ramesh to refrain from spreading misinformation and to verify facts before making public statements.
The clip in question, which circulated on social media, had been the subject of debate in political circles. Sitharaman’s response underscores the government's stance on ensuring that political discourse remains fact‑based and that allegations are substantiated before they are presented to the public.
Ramesh’s claim had prompted a brief wave of commentary on social media, with several users questioning the authenticity of the clip and its purported impact. Sitharaman’s statement aims to quell any potential misinformation and to maintain clarity on the issue.
The incident highlights the heightened sensitivity around viral content and the importance of accurate reporting in the digital age. Both parties have been urged by political analysts to exercise caution in their public statements to avoid unnecessary confusion among the electorate.
The clip in question, which circulated on social media, had been the subject of debate in political circles. Sitharaman’s response underscores the government's stance on ensuring that political discourse remains fact‑based and that allegations are substantiated before they are presented to the public.
Ramesh’s claim had prompted a brief wave of commentary on social media, with several users questioning the authenticity of the clip and its purported impact. Sitharaman’s statement aims to quell any potential misinformation and to maintain clarity on the issue.
The incident highlights the heightened sensitivity around viral content and the importance of accurate reporting in the digital age. Both parties have been urged by political analysts to exercise caution in their public statements to avoid unnecessary confusion among the electorate.