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Tejasvi Surya has called out opposition parties for what he sees as blatant hypocrisy regarding recent GST reforms. The BJP leader pointed out that these decisions were made unanimously in the GST council meeting, yet some parties are now publicly criticizing them. He also took aim at the Karnataka government's priorities, questioning their plan to purchase helicopters while claiming insufficient funds for basic infrastructure. Surya urged media to closely monitor the tender process for these helicopter purchases to prevent potential scams.

Key Points: Tejasvi Surya Slams Opposition Hypocrisy on GST Reforms

  • Questions why opposition didn't oppose GST reforms during council meeting
  • Accuses Congress of hypocrisy in their political principles
  • Criticizes Karnataka government's helicopter purchase plans
  • Highlights fund shortages for basic infrastructure and farmer welfare
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GST reforms: 'Don't show hypocrisy at every level', Tejasvi Surya reacts to Oppn's criticism

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya criticizes opposition for opposing GST reforms after unanimous council approval. Questions state government's helicopter purchase amid fund shortages.

"You can't have one logic when you are inside the meeting without cameras, and you can't have a second logic when you come outside - Tejasvi Surya"

Bengaluru, Sep 4

Reacting to the criticism by the opposition and state governments commenting adversely on the GST reforms move by the Centre, BJP Yuva Morcha National President and MP Tejasvi Surya criticised them on Thursday, urging not to show hypocrisy at every level.

He was answering questions from media after addressing a press conference at the BJP state office, Jagannath Bhavan in Bengaluru.

Surya stated: "To all those state governments which are commenting adversely on the GST reforms initiated on September 3, I have one specific question. Why did you not oppose these yesterday in the GST meeting? The council took these decisions unanimously, which means all of you, all of these voices and government in the meeting."

He added: "You can't have one logic when you are inside the meeting without cameras, and you can't have a second logic when you come outside and before the cameras. Let there be consistency in your politics and in your principles, not hypocrisy at every level."

Surya said that "the same senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram had opposed when Digital India was introduced, GST in the beginning. Therefore at this belated stage, opposing something for the sake of opposing does not deserve any meritorious response".

On state government considering purchasing private helicopters, Tejasvi Surya commented: "Well, the state government says they don't have enough money to fill potholes in Bengaluru. When our government was there, we were providing scholarship for farmers kids under the 'Raita Vidya Nidhi' scheme. The state government stopped it on the pretext that they don't have funds. When farmers welfare is concerned, the state government doesn't have money.

"They don't have money for children's education. The state government does not have money for filling pot holes in Bengaluru but to buy luxury choppers and private jets for the CM and the Dy CM, they have all the money."

He further said: "I also, at this point, urge media to continuously monitor closely the whole tender process of how the state government will make purchases, because I suspect this is another Augusta Westland chopper scam that will happen in Karnataka in the pretext of buying private helicopters."

- IANS

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Priya S
While I support GST reforms, the helicopter purchase criticism seems like whataboutery. Both issues should be addressed separately. Government should focus on governance, not just counter-opposition.
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Arjun K
Absolutely right! Opposition parties always play politics with development projects. They agree in meetings and then protest outside for media attention. This needs to stop!
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Sarah B
As someone working in taxation, GST reforms were much needed. The opposition's sudden U-turn is confusing for businesses. Consistency in economic policy is crucial for investor confidence.
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Vikram M
The helicopter purchase issue is concerning. If there's no money for potholes and scholarships, how can they afford luxury choppers? Media should definitely investigate this properly.
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Michael C
While I understand the frustration with opposition tactics, I wish our leaders would focus more on explaining the benefits of GST reforms rather than just attacking opponents. Positive messaging works better.
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Ananya R
Chidambaram's track record speaks for itself. He opposed digital India and initially GST too. Now opposing reforms that were decided unanimously? Pure political opportunism! 👏

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