Tamil Nadu banks on finance minister with sharp tongue, practical knowledge

When P T R Palanivel Thiagarajan questioned the ‘one state, one vote’ principle that governs GST council’s decision-making and issue of compensation to states at a May 28 meeting, it had repercussions in faraway Goa. Transport minister of Goa Mauvin Godinho, who participated in the meeting, sought an apology the next day. Thiagarajan retorted "empty vessels make more noise," in a statement addressed to the people of Goa.