Yogesh K Porwar
“India Will Become the World’s Third Economic Power Sooner Than Expected”.
Bengaluru:The Congress is following a double standard on the issue of GST reduction, and now their true colors are exposed, said former Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai.
Speaking at a press conference at the BJP office here on Saturday,he said on the matter of GST reduction,the Congress has a double policy.
They claim taxes should be reduced for the people,but when it comes to giving up their share of revenue,they are unwilling.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has imposed an additional tax burden of one lakh crore rupees on the people of the state.This has pushed the lives of the people into hardship.
The MP said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has reduced GST for the benefit of common people.This will increase consumption, which in turn will raise tax collection.The benefit of tax reduction reaches the common people, and they are aware of it.
Finance Minister,Nirmala Sitharaman is working on this every day.GST reduction will not only change the direction of the country’s economy but also ensure that India emerges as the world’s third-largest economic power even earlier than they expected.
Ballot to please leaders:
Responding to a question about the state government’s decision to use ballot papers instead of EVMs in local body elections,he said when ballot papers were used, there were many irregularities.The State Election Commissioner should look back at what happened then.
The CM Siddaramaiah was elected twice as Chief Minister through EVMs.Now he says Bengaluru’s people need ballot papers.He is dragging people back by 25 years.This decision has been taken only to please his leaders.
No Reservation for Minorities:
When asked about the allegation that in government contracts, opportunities are being given only to Muslims in the name of minorities,the former CM said the Constitution does not provide for reservation for minorities.They are using the Constitution according to their convenience.
Social Welfare Minister Dr.HC.Mahadevappa should clarify where the Constitution provides for reservation for religious minorities.
On a question regarding reports that farmer suicides in the state have declined,he said farmer suicides are still happening in the state.But when farmers die by suicide, they are not registering cases.That is why they claim suicides have reduced.
