FM Nirmala Sitharaman reacts to user on X seeking relief for middle class, says 'input is valuable'

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to a request from a social media user who requested to ensure relief to the middle class.

The request was made by the user while replying to the minister's online post.

Sharing the user's post, Minister Sitharaman said that his inputs were valuable and the government has been looking into the voices of the people.

Here's what the social media user wrote on X

Taking to X, social media user Tushar Sharma said that he has an understanding of the challenges involved, however, it is his "heartfelt request" to the minister to provide some relief to the middle class.

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“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," wrote X user Sharma.

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. https://t.co/0C2wzaQtYx — Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) November 17, 2024

Replying to the post, FM Sitharaman appreciated the user's input and said that the government has been listening to the feedback of the people.

“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," Sitharaman replied.

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The request was made by the user amid rising inflation, which has become a huge concern for the Indian middle class.

Last month, retail inflation stood at 6.21 per cent in the country, breaching the upper tolerance level of the Reserve Bank of India.

National Statistics Office data said that food inflation stood at 10.87 per cent last month in comparison to 9.24 per cent in September.

(With inputs from agencies)