Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman labeled communists as "cowards" in the Rajya Sabha. She accused CPI(M) member John Brittas of spreading confusion regarding UPI payment fees. Brittas alleged US pressure influenced the government's decision on charging UPI fees. Sitharaman stated that communists lack the courage to face facts and listen. The minister asserted her right to reply to all members' concerns.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman labeled communists as "cowards" in the Rajya Sabha. She accused CPI(M) member John Brittas of spreading confusion regarding UPI payment fees.…

A heated UPI charges debate erupted in Parliament as CPI(M) MP John Brittas questioned the government over provisions in the Taxation and Other Laws Amendment Bill, 2026. Brittas…

'Communists in this country are total cowards': FM Sitharaman attacks John Brittas for walking out of the house during her reply