FM Sitharaman argued that her comments were misinterpreted in the wrong context as she was addressing students of a university and speaking about spirituality as she denied 'victim blaming' the deceased EY employee.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman faces backlash for suggesting spirituality and inner strength as stress management tools following the death of a young Chartered Accountant. Opposition leaders criticize her remarks as insensitive,

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

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.

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.

Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the employee's death was due to an inability to handle workplace pressure, which drew sharp criticism from Congress, accusing the Minister of "victim-blaming."