Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday (December 24, 2025), alleged that the government has given a free rein to monopolies while keeping small traders in bureaucratic chains with their flawed policies, like incorrect implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
In a post on X, Mr. Gandhi shared a six-minute clip of his conversation with representatives of the Vaishya community who traditionally form the core of the business community in the country.
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“’Our business is on the brink of collapse’ — this anguished cry from the Vaishya community in the business dialogue has truly shaken us to the core. The very community that has historically contributed so much to the nation’s economy is now in despair today,” Mr. Gandhi said in a post on X. He added that this is a warning bell of danger.
“The government has given free rein to monopolies, and shackled small and medium traders with the chains of bureaucracy and flawed policies like incorrect GST. This is not just a policy failure — it is a direct assault on production, employment, and India’s future,” he said, adding that it is a fight against the “feudal mindset” of the BJP government.
