The death of a young chartered accountant, Anna Sebastian Perayil, allegedly due to overwork at Ernst & Young’s Pune office, has sparked controversy after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s remarks on stress management. While addressing an event, Sitharaman suggested that individuals need inner strength achieved through divinity to handle pressure, drawing criticism from the Opposition and the deceased’s family. This incident has highlighted concerns about toxic work culture and the need for a safer work environment.