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Amit Shah slams Rahul Gandhi, Revanth Reddy with "RR Tax" remark over SIR
✍️ India Today
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 02:16 AM
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Home Minister Amit Shah used the phrase “RR Tax” to criticize opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Revanth Reddy in a recent statement concerning the SIR issue, India Today reports.
Home Minister Amit Shah launched a pointed remark at opposition figures Rahul Gandhi and Revanth Reddy, coining the term “RR Tax” while addressing the ongoing SIR controversy. The comment was made during a public interaction and quickly picked up by media outlets, including India Today, which highlighted the political tone of the jab.
Shah's use of the phrase appears aimed at portraying the opposition's stance on the SIR matter as a fiscal burden, a narrative he has emphasized in recent speeches. Rahul Gandhi and Revanth Reddy, both senior leaders of the Congress and the opposition alliance respectively, have been vocal about the issue, prompting Shah's retort.
Political analysts note that such language underscores the heightened rhetoric ahead of upcoming electoral contests, with both sides seeking to frame the debate in terms favorable to their constituencies. The exchange adds to a series of recent confrontations between the ruling party and opposition leaders.
India Today confirmed the incident, citing Shah's remarks as part of a broader strategy to challenge the opposition's narrative on SIR. No further official response from the opposition has been reported as of now.
Shah's use of the phrase appears aimed at portraying the opposition's stance on the SIR matter as a fiscal burden, a narrative he has emphasized in recent speeches. Rahul Gandhi and Revanth Reddy, both senior leaders of the Congress and the opposition alliance respectively, have been vocal about the issue, prompting Shah's retort.
Political analysts note that such language underscores the heightened rhetoric ahead of upcoming electoral contests, with both sides seeking to frame the debate in terms favorable to their constituencies. The exchange adds to a series of recent confrontations between the ruling party and opposition leaders.
India Today confirmed the incident, citing Shah's remarks as part of a broader strategy to challenge the opposition's narrative on SIR. No further official response from the opposition has been reported as of now.