Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Himachal Opposition Criticizes Tax Hikes
The Opposition Leader in Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur, has accused the current government of increasing taxes and taking on too much debt.
He said the government has made life harder for people by raising the cost of public services and introducing new taxes.
Thakur also criticized the government for spending money on celebrations instead of helping people who lost their homes in natural disasters.
He mentioned that the state's debt has reached over 40,000 crore rupees, and the government is borrowing over 1,000 crore rupees every month.
Thakur also defended the RSS, saying it is a disciplined and service-oriented organization.
Opposition Leader Jai Ram Thakur accused the Himachal Pradesh government of turning the state into a 'tax-and-debt regime.'
The government has increased taxes and taken on significant debt, with state debt exceeding 40,000 crore rupees in 35 months.
Charges for public services have increased, and new taxes have been introduced, adding pressure on citizens.
The government is spending money on its three-year anniversary celebrations while the Revenue Department has not completed disaster relief assessments.
Thakur defended the RSS, stating that derogatory comments against the organization are unacceptable.
- Who
- Opposition Leader Jai Ram Thakur
- What
- Accused the Himachal Pradesh government of turning the state into a 'tax-and-debt regime'
- When
- On Saturday
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, India
- Why
- To criticize the government's policies on taxes, debt, and disaster relief
Himachal Pradesh Government
Opposition Leader Jai Ram Thakur
Tax and Debt Policies
Himachal Pradesh Government
The government has increased taxes and taken on debt to manage state finances.
Opposition Leader Jai Ram Thakur
The government has burdened citizens with relentless borrowing and repeated tax hikes, turning the state into a 'tax-and-debt regime.'
Public Services and Taxes
Himachal Pradesh Government
The government has increased charges for public services and introduced new taxes to manage state finances.
Opposition Leader Jai Ram Thakur
The government has increased charges for public services and introduced new taxes, adding further pressure on citizens, especially those affected by disasters.
Government Celebrations
Himachal Pradesh Government
The government is preparing for its three-year anniversary celebrations, with expenses borne by the Revenue Department.
Opposition Leader Jai Ram Thakur
The government is spending crores on celebrations while the Revenue Department, responsible for compensating disaster-affected families, has not completed the process.
- State Debt
- Over 40,000 crore rupees in 35 months
- Monthly Borrowing
- Over 1,000 crore rupees
- Tax on Diesel
- Increased by 3 rupees initially, then by 2.5 rupees in 2023
- Additional Goods Tax on Cement
- Increased despite GST rate reduction
- Immediate Relief Amount
- 2,500 rupees to affected families
