Congress Demands Apology from FM over Restaurant Owner Humiliation

The Congress has criticized the government after a video surfaced showing a restaurant owner apologizing to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for raising concerns about GST. Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge attacked the finance minister, alleging arrogance and 'tax terror' policies against small businesses.

The Congress launched a scathing attack on the government following a video where a restaurant chain owner was seen apologizing to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for voicing concerns about GST. Rahul Gandhi expressed that 'fragile egos' in power lead to public humiliation.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Sitharaman, calling the incident an example of 'arrogance of power' and demanded an apology for this 'disgraceful humiliation.' Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai offered a party apology for sharing the private conversation between the business owner and the finance minister.

Kharge and other Congress leaders condemned the minister's behavior, citing that these actions reflect the government's 'tax terror' policy affecting small businesses. Highlighting the adverse impacts of GST and Demonetisation, they reiterated the need for a simplified GST regime.

(With inputs from agencies.)