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Himachal Pradesh BJP President Rajiv Bindal launched a scathing attack on the state's Congress government, alleging systematic harassment through multiple taxation measures. He contrasted the state government's approach with Prime Minister Modi's economic policies, highlighting significant national progress in various sectors. Bindal pointed out that the Congress government has increased financial burdens through VAT, stamp duty, and other cess collections. The BJP leader emphasized Modi's transformative leadership, showcasing India's remarkable economic and technological growth under his governance.

Key Points: Bindal Slams Himachal Congress Govt's Cess Burden on People

  • BJP exposes 10 types of cess imposed by Himachal Congress government
  • State increased VAT and taxes causing significant financial burden
  • Modi's economic policies boosted startup ecosystem from 1,000 to 160,000
  • India's economic ranking improved to fourth globally under Modi's leadership
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Cong-led govt in Himachal harassing people by imposing cess: State BJP chief

Himachal BJP chief Rajiv Bindal criticizes state Congress government for imposing multiple taxes while praising Modi's economic reforms

"The magic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to work in the country today - Rajiv Bindal, BJP State President"

Shimla, Sep 27

Himachal Pradesh BJP President Rajiv Bindal on Saturday said on one hand, the Central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi “is working to provide relief to the people while on the other the Congress-led state government has been harassing the people for the past three years”.

He said during the Congress rule in the state 10 types of cess "are being imposed on the public".

"Ever since the state government came to power, it has increased VAT on diesel by Rs 7.50, increasing the burden on the common man by Rs 10,000 crore. Additional tax on cement has been raised from Rs 7.50 to Rs 16.

"Water bills were hiked significantly, stamp duty was increased, water bills in rural areas were charged Rs 100 per month, electricity bills were hiked by 46 per cent, and a fee of Rs 10 was imposed on hospital prescriptions. On the other hand, the Modi government brought about a major reform in GST, providing relief of Rs 2 lakh crore to the public," said former Cabinet minister Bindal.

Praising Prime Minister Modi, he said self-reliant India and Swadeshi are the Prime Minister's mantra.

Comparing the Congress and the BJP, he said "in 2014 there were 1,000 startups in India. Now, there are 160,000. Each startup employs 40 people. Previously, 98 per cent of mobile phones were imported from other countries. Now, 98 per cent are manufactured in India, including the iPhone. In the defence sector, our exports have increased from $686 crore to $23,622 crore. Under PM Modi's rule, India has become a $7.3 trillion economy, placing us fourth in the world".

"Today, remarkable work is being done in India on destination weddings, Indian tourism, Bharat Darshan, Sanskrit heritage, yoga, and astronomy. This is only possible because Prime Minister Modi delivers what he says and knows how to translate his ideas into action. The magic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to work in the country today," said the state BJP chief.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a Himachali, I can confirm the increased cost of living. Diesel prices affect everything from transportation to vegetable costs. The state government needs to think about middle-class families struggling with daily expenses. 😔
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Michael C
While the economic growth numbers are impressive, I wish politicians would focus more on policy discussions rather than just comparing parties. Both state and central governments have their roles to play in development.
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Ananya R
The startup growth from 1,000 to 1,60,000 is phenomenal! 🚀 This is creating so many job opportunities for youth. Make in India is actually working - seeing Indian-made iPhones is something we couldn't imagine a decade back.
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Sarah B
I appreciate that Bindal provided specific numbers instead of vague statements. However, I'd like to see the state government's perspective on why these taxes were necessary. There might be development projects requiring funding.
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Vikram M
Cement tax increase from ₹7.50 to ₹16 will directly impact housing costs. In a hill state like Himachal where construction is already expensive, this is really troubling for people building homes. Government should reconsider this.
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Kavya N
The focus on Indian tourism and destination weddings is great! 🇮🇳 Our country has so

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