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'Talk to your partners about Kangana's bungalow demolition': Nirmala Sitharaman fires back at Jaya Bachchan

IndiaTimes Thursday, 13 February 2025
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to Jaya Bachchan’s criticism, clarifying that entertainment tax falls under state jurisdiction. She highlighted GST reductions on movie tickets and detailed government initiatives supporting the film industry, including hosting WAVES 2025 and establishing a National Centre for Excellence for Animation and Visual Effects.
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