Annapoorna Group Chairman Srinivasan Allegedly Apologises to Nirmala Sitharaman After Questioning Finance Minister Over GST Complexities, Video Goes Viral
Annapoorna Group Chairman Srinivasan reportedly apologised to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after questioning her over the complexities of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) during a consultation with industry leaders in Coimbatore.
Annapoorna Group Chairman Srinivasan reportedly apologised to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after questioning her over the complexities of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) during a consultation with industry leaders in Coimbatore. In his original appeal, Srinivasan, who also chairs the Tamil Nadu Hotel Owners Federation, highlighted the challenges restaurateurs face due to the varied GST rates, using examples like 5% on sweets and 18% on cream-filled pastries. His speech, filled with Coimbatore-style humour, amused the audience, including Sitharaman. However, following the viral circulation of the video, Srinivasan allegedly expressed regret if his remarks were perceived as disrespectful. GST Council Meeting: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Sets Up Group of Ministers on Reducing GST on Life and Health Insurance; Cuts Rate on Cancer Drugs and Namkeens.
Annapoorna Group Chairman Srinivasan Allegedly Apologises to Nirmala Sitharaman
1) So BJP called Coimbatore business leaders and associations for a meeting to listen to their woes.
2) One of the leading businessmen in Coimbatore running an iconic restaurant synonymous with Kovai explains his woes in a typically Kovai style.
3) A day later, he’s seen… pic.twitter.com/qYCNG6NgVp
— Andrew SamRaja Pandian (@andrewsam) September 12, 2024
Shocking display of arrogance!
A respected businessman from Coimbatore’s iconic #Annapoorna brand humbly questioned #GST complexities, but Hon'ble FM Nirmala Sitharaman, instead of addressing the issue, forced him to apologize. This is nothing but #fascism at play! When did… https://t.co/rxsh3Od72V
— DMK IT WING (@DMKITwing) September 13, 2024
Srinivasan Questions Nirmala Sitharaman Over GST Complexity
சரியா கேள்வி கேட்டா தனியா கூப்பிட்டு மிரட்டுவிங்களா @nsitharaman 🤦🤦
பாசிச பாஜக...🤬🤬pic.twitter.com/Oy0Oo5radH
— காளி✩⍣ (@kali15061996) September 12, 2024
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