Nirmala Sitharaman Hits Back at Rahul Gandhi Over Tata Charge, Says "Don't Politicise Every Issue"

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has hit back at Rahul Gandhi over his allegations concerning Tata, accusing the Congress leader of politicising business issues and attempting to create distrust among business leaders. Sitharaman also criticised the UPA government's licensing regime. Her response came after Rahul Gandhi alleged that Tata was being "criminally destroyed" and accused business leaders of remaining silent. The exchange has intensified the political confrontation between the Congress and the BJP over business, governance and corporate accountability.