Nirmala Sitharaman slams Rahul Gandhi over Tata comment, says Congress leader spreading distrust, toxicity
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has criticized opposition leader Rahul Gandhi for his comments regarding the Tata Group. Sitharaman accused Gandhi of politicizing business matters and spreading distrust, while defending the government's economic policies.
Why it matters
This exchange highlights the ongoing political tension in India regarding the relationship between the government and major corporate houses.
New Delhi Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday (October 28, 2026) hit out at Rahul Gandhi over his comments on the Tata issue, saying the Congress leader is trying to incite business leaders to join him in spreading distrust and toxicity and he should refrain from "politicising" every issue. https://www.thehindu.com/topic/Rahul_Gandhi/ Accusing Mr. Gandhi of repeatedly decrying the successes of Indian industry and entrepreneurs, Ms. Sitharaman said the Narendra Modi government values Indian industry as job creators and drivers of economic growth.
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