Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified her comments regarding the death of Ernst & Young employee Anna Sebastian, who allegedly died due to extreme work pressure. Sitharaman emphasized that her remarks were aimed at highlighting the need for support from institutions and families, stating, 'in no way was victim shaming done or intended.' Her comments, made during a talk at a Tamil Nadu university, referenced the establishment of a Meditation Hall to help students build inner strength. Critics, including Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, accused her of insensitivity, arguing that it was the toxic work culture at EY that led to Sebastian's death. Sitharaman responded that she had not named Sebastian or her employer, reinforcing the importance of resilience and spirituality in managing stress. The Union Labour Ministry has promised a thorough investigation into the working conditions at EY, where Sebastian was employed.