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I do not have the kind of money to contest Lok Sabha elections: Nirmala Sitharaman

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 27 March 2024
Nirmala Sitharaman declined BJP's election offer due to lack of funds for Lok Sabha polls. She discussed winnability criteria, Consolidated Fund of India, and her upcoming campaign activities with various candidates.
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