Rahul Gandhi Accuses Modi Government of ‘Criminally Destroying’ Tata Group, Challenges Corporate India to Break Silence

New Delhi, Oct 28 : Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi government, accusing it of “criminally destroying” the Tata Group and alleging that political pressure was undermining the independence of India's corporate sector.

In a strongly worded post on social media platform X, Gandhi said, “Tata is being criminally destroyed, and no business leader dares say a word.” Questioning the silence of corporate leaders, he asked how long they would remain silent and whether they would wait until businesses came under the control of those in power.

Gandhi asserted that Indian businesses should not be treated as the personal domain of political leaders, declaring that “Indian business is not Modi and Shah's plaything.”

Taking aim at corporate leaders for their alleged reluctance to challenge the government, he said business leaders lacked courage, adding that the Congress would ensure justice for what he described as crimes.

The Congress leader's remarks mark an escalation in his criticism of the Modi government's alleged relationship with major corporate groups. By specifically referring to the Tata Group, one of India's oldest and most prominent business conglomerates, Gandhi sought to raise concerns about corporate autonomy and alleged political interference.

He also challenged India's business leadership to publicly express its concerns rather than remain silent. His remarks suggested that political influence could threaten the independence of businesses and restrict their ability to question the government.

However, Gandhi did not specify which government decisions or developments had prompted his allegations against the Tata Group. His post also did not provide details of the alleged criminal offences or outline any specific legal action or investigative measures to pursue the matter.

The remarks come amid the Congress's broader criticism of the Modi government over alleged closeness to powerful corporate interests. The Opposition has repeatedly raised concerns about the concentration of economic power, fair competition and the relationship between political authority and big businesses.

The government and the companies concerned have not been cited as responding to Gandhi's specific allegations.

By presenting the issue as a test of corporate courage and accountability, Gandhi has sought to take his political criticism beyond government policies and question the ability of India's business leaders to function independently of the political establishment.