Annapoorna Owner's Apology to FM Sitharaman Sparks Political Storm

Hotel chain clarifies misunderstanding after video of private meeting goes viral, leading to BJP functionary's expulsion.

Annapoorna's owner, D Srinivasan, apologized to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for remarks made about GST at a business forum.
The hotel chain clarified that the apology was voluntary and aimed at clearing any misunderstandings.
A leaked video of the apology, shared by BJP Tamil Nadu functionaries, led to significant backlash and political controversy.
Tamil Nadu BJP Chief K. Annamalai apologized for the breach of privacy and expelled a party worker responsible for the leak.
Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and MK Stalin, criticized the incident, accusing the BJP of intimidating a small business owner.