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A video of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is going viral on social media. Actually, when Nirmala Sitharaman arrived to attend an MSME meeting held in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Srinivasan, Managing Director of the restaurant chain Sri Annapurna Hotel, questioned Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on the complexities of GST (Goods and Services Tax) and later Srinivasan apologized. Nirmala Sitharaman had to ask.
Srinivasan had to apologize to Nirmala Sitharaman
Congress and DMK criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party for publicly insulting Sri Annapurna restaurant owner Srinivasan. Amid the persistent criticism, Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has apologised for sharing a video of a private conversation. Annamalai posted on Twitter, 'On behalf of BJP Tamil Nadu, I sincerely apologise for the actions of our functionaries who shared a private conversation between a respected businessman and our honourable finance minister. I spoke to Thiru Srinivasan Aval, the respected owner of the Annapurna restaurant chain, who expressed regret over this unintentional breach of confidentiality. Annapurna Srinivasan Anna is the main pillar of the Tamil Nadu business house, which is contributing significantly to the economic development of the state and the country. I request everyone to put an end to this matter with due respect.'
Rahul Gandhi posted on Twitter
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi posted on Twitter, “When small business owners like Annapurna restaurant in Coimbatore demand a simpler GST regime from our government servants, they are insulted. On the other hand, when a billionaire capitalist breaks the rules, ignores the law and wants to acquire national wealth, Modi ji is rolling out the red carpet. “Our small traders are already victims of demonetisation, complicated banking system and the disastrous GST onslaught. The last thing they want is more humiliation. Those in power are hurt.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that local entrepreneur Srinivasan was mocked in Coimbatore for raising concerns over the complexities of GST rates, which is very unfortunate. This incident was a display of the Finance Minister's arrogance. In fact, the controversy arose after the BJP's Tamil Nadu unit posted a video of Sri Annapurna Hotel owner Srinivasan apologizing to the Union Minister during a private conversation after the program. Nirmala Sitharaman, chairman of Tamil Nadu's popular restaurant chain Sri Annapurna, highlighted the challenges faced by restaurant owners due to different GST rates on food items during a meeting.
He highlighted that cream-filled buns attract 18% tax, while there is no GST on normal buns. “Sweets attract 5% GST, but savoury ones attract 12% GST. Cream-filled buns attract 18% GST, while there is no GST on plain buns. Customers often complain, 'Just give me the buns. I want cream.' Add jam and make your own,” Srinivasan said.
