Chandigarh, Sept. 21 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party-led government in Punjab over allegations of discrimination against the state over funds from the Centre, asserting that no state is treated in a manner that causes it loss or suffer undue hardship.

Speaking to ANI, she said such allegations were being made by AAP "to gloss over non-performance" of its government.

"I can stand anywhere and state this confidently, looking anyone straight in the eye. There are no cuts or reductions in the funds due to a state based on its entitlements; we release the payments on time," she said.

She further suggested that the statements by AAP might be made keeping in mind the upcoming assembly elec...