Union Finance Minister Nirmal Sithraman. (File Photo)
\n\nUnion Finance Minister Nirmal Sithraman on Wednesday criticised Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for allegedly politicising issues involving Indian businesses, accusing him of portraying commercial and legal matters as criminal cases.
\n\nIn a strongly worded statement on social media platform X, Sitharaman said political leaders should engage constructively on matters concerning Indian industry rather than make allegations driven by political considerations.
\n\n"Being the LoP @Rahul Gandhi, I suggest you refrain from politicising every issue. Also, casually labelling commercial and legal matters as criminal is unacceptable," she said.
\n\n"You have repeatedly decried the successes of Indian industry & our entrepreneurs. Now, are you trying to incite our business leaders to join you in spreading distrust & toxicity?"
\n\nShe also accused Gandhi and his party of undermining Indian entrepreneurs during their time in power, citing the Licence-Quota Raj and its impact on economic growth and poverty.
\n\n"For decades, your party had smothered the spirit of the Indian entrepreneurs under the stifling ‘Licence-Quota Raj’ & inflicted poverty on crores of Indians."
\n\nDefending the Narendra Modi-led government, she said, "On the other hand, our government led by PM @narendramodi values the Indian industry as job creators &…
Original source: https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy
