Nirmala Sitharaman reply man seeking releif for middle class

Getting a direct reply from a minister on social media is a rare occurrence, given their busy schedules and the sheer volume of messages they receive. However, this unlikely scenario turned into reality when a man took to social media, appealing to Nirmala Sitharaman, the Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, to provide relief measures for the struggling middle class. His plea garnered attention when Nirmala Sitharaman responded to it.

The Middle Class’s concerns reach Nirmala Sitharaman, India’s Finance Minister

India’s middle class, often referred to as the backbone of the economy, has been expressing growing concerns over rising expenses and limited relief measures. A recent social media post by a user named Tushar Sharma on X (formerly known as Twitter) caught significant attention when he tagged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, humbly requesting her to consider measures that could ease the burden of the citizens belonging to the middle class.

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In his Tweet, the user acknowledged the minister’s dedication and the challenges of governance. By writing so, he expressed his admiration and also made a heartfelt appeal. He wrote,

“We deeply appreciate your efforts and contributions to the country, and you have our utmost admiration. I humbly request you to consider providing some relief for the middle class. I understand the immense challenges involved, but it’s just a heartfelt request.”

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To everyone’s surprise, the minister responded, highlighting the government’s attentiveness.

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Nirmala Sitharaman responds to the middle class’s concern, ‘I recognize and appreciate…’

To everyone’s surprise, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman personally responded to the social media plea, emphasizing the government’s commitment to listening and addressing public concerns.

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While appreciating the user’s thoughtful message, she described the current government as one that “listens and attends to people’s voices” and assured him that his input was valuable. Her response read,

“Thank you for your kind words and your understanding. I recognise and appreciate your concern.

PM @narendramodi‘s government is a responsive government. Listens and attends to people’s voices. Thanks once again for your understanding. Your input is valuable.”

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Here’s how netizens reacted to Finance Minister’s reply

As much as netizens were shocked with the reply of Finance Minister, many took the opportunity and further commented, giving their opinion. Varied opinions by a plethora of middle-class people came in. Have a look at the most interesting ones.

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To sum it up, India’s middle class, forming a small but crucial tax-paying population, shoulders the dual burden of income tax and GST. To address the concerns of India’s middle class, a balanced approach is essential.

What are your thoughts on the reply made my Nirmala Sitharaman? Do share your thoughts via the comments below.

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Shivangi Kumar
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