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Himachal BJP Accuses Congress of Tax Burden, Praises Modi
Imagine the state government is charging people a lot more money through taxes.
Rajeev Bindal from the BJP said the government in Himachal Pradesh is making things more expensive.
He said the central government, led by Prime Minister Modi, is helping people save money by reducing taxes.
He also mentioned improvements in the economy, like more startups and increased defense exports.
He believes Modi is doing a good job.
BJP leader Rajeev Bindal criticized the Himachal Pradesh Congress government's taxation policies.
Bindal stated that the state government increased VAT on diesel and imposed several cesses.
He claimed the Modi government provided tax relief through GST reforms worth Rs 2 lakh crore.
Bindal highlighted growth in startups, defense exports, and the Indian economy under Modi.
He said India is the fourth largest economy in the world with USD 7.3 trillion.
- Who
- Rajeev Bindal
- What
- Accused the Congress government of imposing heavy taxes while praising the central government for providing relief.
- Where
- Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- When
- September 27, 2025
- Why
- To highlight the BJP's achievements and criticize the Congress government's policies.
Himachal Pradesh Congress
BJP
Taxation Policies
Himachal Pradesh Congress
Increased taxes on diesel, water, stamp duty, electricity bills, and imposed new charges.
BJP
Accused of increasing taxes, increasing burden of 10,000 crore rupees on people.
GST Impact
Himachal Pradesh Congress
Not explicitly stated in the article.
BJP
Claims the Modi government provided Rs 2 lakh crore in relief through GST reforms.
Key facts
- Political Figure
- Rajeev Bindal
- Political Party
- BJP
- Government Accused
- Himachal Pradesh Congress Government
- Modi's GST Relief
- Rs 2 lakh crore
- Indian Economy Rank
- 4th largest
Timeline
Landslides and heavy rains caused significant damage and financial strain.
Facing debt, the state sought revenue-generating strategies.
Then, Himachal Pradesh implemented new tax policies.
These included revised pay scales and potential cement price hikes.
In response, the BJP criticized the policies but praised Modi's reforms.
Quotes
Narendra Modi
Indian Prime Minister
“The Congress left no opportunity to loot people, and even imposed tax on those with an annual income of Rs 2 lakh.”
thehansindia.com
“Beware of the Congress and its allies, as they loot people”
thehansindia.com
Sources
PM Modi Accuses Congress Govt In Himachal Of Imposing New Cement Tax Despite Lower GST Rates
PM says BJP brought era of ‘double savings double income’, saved India from Cong’s ‘loot’
CM Sukhu led govt harassing people with taxes, PM Modi providing relief: BJP Himachal president
BJP hits out at Himachal Congress, hails Modi for economic reforms and growth
