FM Nirmala Sitharaman addressed a request from a social media user for middle-class relief amid inflation. She acknowledged the concern and emphasized that the government listens to citizens’ voices,

Middle class is squeezed to the maximum extent. Huge tax burden of direct & indirect taxes and never ending compliance burden. With inflation, middle class is unable to save. Small firms are taxed at the maximum tax rate (more than corporate tax rate) but no one listens & cares. — Raj Bagri🇮🇳 (@RajBagri6) November 17, 2024

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to an X (previously Twitter) user, Tushar Sharma, who had commented on the minister's online post

A tweet grabbed Nirmala Sitharaman's attention as the Union finance minister replied to the X user asking for relief for the middle class, highlighting the economic pressures they face. "We deeply appreciate your efforts and contributions to the country,

The age of the internet and especially the world of social media has brought the corridors of power, influence and popularity together, presenting themselves just a click away from commoners, who make them what they are.

The user had posted: "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."

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday responded to an X user seeking tax relief for the middle class, saying the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government attends to people's concerns.

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the government has been paying attention to the voices of the people

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Monday, November 17, responded to a request for relief for the middle-class citizens of the country amid retail inflation at a 14-month high.

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Finance Minister assured the X user that concerns are taken seriously and public input plays an important role in policies.