Palaniappan Chidambaram (born 16 September 1945) is a senior Indian politician, lawyer, and former Union Minister who has held key portfolios including Finance, Home Affairs, and Commerce and Industry
In an exclusive interview to ABPNews, the lawyer-politician categorically stated that he was against the decision to transfer him to the Home Ministry from the Ministry of Finance.
The INX Media case pertains to alleged irregularities in FDI approvals during Chidambaram’s tenure as Finance Minister. He was arrested in 2019 and later granted bail.
His tenure saw economic reforms, introduction of service tax, rationalization of income tax slabs, and promotion of infrastructure and financial inclusion.