While addressing an event at a medical college in Chennai on Sunday, the minister had reportedly said people needed inner strength to handle pressure and it could only be achieved by divinity

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has responded to the massive row surrounding her remarks on the death of a 26-year-old chartered accountant working with Ernst & Young, allegedly due to work pressu

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to Opposition's accusations of "victim shaming" over her remarks on the death of a 26-year-old chartered accountant at Ernst Young (EY).

Sitharaman earlier emphasised the need for inner strength to cope with pressure, which she said can be achieved only through spiritual practices. The remarks ignited backlash.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to accusations of victim shaming after MP Priyanka Chaturvedi criticized her remarks on Anna Sebastian Perayil's death, attributed to work pressure at Ernst & Young.

Sitharaman said: "With a sense of grief over the tragic loss, I highlighted the importance of institutions and families to support the children, and in no way victim shaming was done nor intended, even remotely.

Sitharaman, while speaking at an event at a private medical college, referenced the tragedy without explicitly naming the victim or the company.

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, in an apparent reference to the recent death of a young CA professional employed with Ernest and Young (EY), called for “stress management lessons” in colleges and universities. The Congress later slammed her for her remark.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman advocated for stress management education in colleges following the tragic death of young CA Anna Sebastian Perayil, who faced overwhelming work pressure at EY.

In the wake of a young EY employee's death, allegedly due to extreme work pressure, FM Sitharaman stirred up a controversy when she opined that families should teach children to cope with stress.

Stay informed with our live blog covering India’s latest in politics, economy, crime, and general news. Get real-time updates on political developments, financial trends, crime reports, and important events across the country.