BJP holds massive protest outside Kejriwal's residence, demands reduction of fuel tax
2 years, 8 months ago

BJP holds massive protest outside Kejriwal's residence, demands reduction of fuel tax

India Today  

Amid rising fuel prices, the Delhi unit of the BJP on Saturday staged a massive protest outside the residence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, demanding that VAT be reduced on fuel. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first reaction to rising fuel prices, had said some states had not reduced fuel taxes. He said, "States like Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Telangana, Maharashtra, Kerala and Jharkhand did not reduce tax on fuel, and should do it now." "Centre reduced the excise duty on fuel prices last November and also requested states to reduce tax.

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Karnataka: BJP protests against hike in fuel price
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: BJP protests against hike in fuel price

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Opposition BJP on Thursday staged protests across Karnataka against the recent fuel price hike in the state. In Bengaluru, BJP workers led by state party president BY Vijayendra took out a bicycle rally from the party office in Malleswaram to protest the hike. Several leaders, including Dr CN Ashwath Narayan, CT Ravi, and Chalavadi Narayana Swamy, took part …

BJP holds state-wide protest in Karnataka over hike in petrol and diesel prices
6 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP holds state-wide protest in Karnataka over hike in petrol and diesel prices

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka BJP on Thursday held "Cycle Jatha" here, as part of its state-wide protest against the Congress government's decision to hike petrol and diesel prices. BJP holds state-wide protest in Karnataka over hike in petrol and diesel prices However, the police stopped the protesters mid-way, detained Vijayendra and others and whisked them away in a bus. Former Deputy Chief Minister …

Karnataka: BJP to protest till government rolls back fuel price hike
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: BJP to protest till government rolls back fuel price hike

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The BJP on Monday staged protests across Karnataka against the hike in petrol and diesel prices. Attacking the Congress State Government, the BJP has warned of an indefinite protest till the government rolls back the hike. Calling the hike anti-people, Karnataka BJP president, BY Vijayendra, said that the party will protest till the matter reaches its logical conclusion. He …

Karnataka Chief Minister defends fuel price hike: 'Will ensure funding for...'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Chief Minister defends fuel price hike: 'Will ensure funding for...'

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday justified the petrol and diesel price hike in the state, highlighting the state's "reduced revenue", and said it would ensure funding for essential public services and development projects. Defending the decision, the Chief Minister said, “The Government of Karnataka has increased VAT on petrol to 29.84% and on diesel to 18.44%. We remain committed …

Petrol & diesel to get cheaper in Maharashtra: CM Eknath Shinde in Assembly
2 years, 6 months ago

Petrol & diesel to get cheaper in Maharashtra: CM Eknath Shinde in Assembly

Hindustan Times  

Hours after establishing a majority in the floor test, Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Monday announced relief in petrol and diesel prices in the coming days. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde speaks during a special session of the State Legislative Assembly. “A decision to reduce VAT on fuel will be taken soon to provide relief to the people of …

BJP, TRS square off again on diesel, petrol prices
2 years, 7 months ago

BJP, TRS square off again on diesel, petrol prices

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The move to reduce Central excise on petrol and diesel by the BJP-ruled Central government has sparked a fresh battle over the prices of these two fuels in Telangana between the state Bharatiya Janata Party unit and the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samiti. The BJP, on Sunday, led by its state president Bandi Sanjay Kumar and Union minister G. Kishan …

Maha, Kerala, Raj Reduce VAT on Petrol, Diesel After Centre Cuts Excise Duty
2 years, 7 months ago

Maha, Kerala, Raj Reduce VAT on Petrol, Diesel After Centre Cuts Excise Duty

News 18  

Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Kerala have decreased VAT on petrol and diesel after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s call to provide further relief to consumers following a cut in excise duty by the Centre, though some other states appeared reluctant citing their inability to take more strain on revenue. State Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan said the central government had never consulted …

Modi asks states to cut VAT on fuel ‘in national interest’
2 years, 8 months ago

Modi asks states to cut VAT on fuel ‘in national interest’

Live Mint  

Prime minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged state governments to lower value added tax on petrol and diesel. The prime minister said Gujarat and Karnataka lost over ₹4,000 crore and ₹5,000 crore, respectively since November on account of lowering of taxes. Last November, after the Centre’s decision to lower excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹5 and ₹10 per …

In first reaction on rising fuel prices, PM Modi fires at Opposition-ruled states
2 years, 8 months ago

In first reaction on rising fuel prices, PM Modi fires at Opposition-ruled states

India Today  

Reacting to the issue of rising fuel prices, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to states ruled by the Opposition to reduce tax on fuel. He said, "States like Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Telangana, Maharashtra, Kerala and Jharkhand did not reduce tax on fuel, and should do it now." "Centre reduced the excise duty on fuel prices last November and …

In photos | Congress' protest against fuel price hike and inflation
2 years, 9 months ago

In photos | Congress' protest against fuel price hike and inflation

Hindustan Times  

In photos | Congress' protest against fuel price hike and inflation With the ninth hike in fuel prices in ten days, Congress has stepped up its protests against the central government. The petrol and diesel prices have been increased by 80 paise, taking the overall increase to ₹6.40 per litre.. 1 / 6 View Photos in a new improved layout …

Telangana, Andhra Pradesh did not slash taxes on fuel: Centre
2 years, 9 months ago

Telangana, Andhra Pradesh did not slash taxes on fuel: Centre

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri told Parliament on Monday that the government was exploring all the possible ways and would take all the necessary measures in the coming months to ensure that consumers get relief from high fuel prices. Replying to supplementaries during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, the minister said that since India relies on overseas …

Nine States Not Reduced VAT on Petrol, Diesel: Hardeep Puri in Rajya Sabha
2 years, 9 months ago

Nine States Not Reduced VAT on Petrol, Diesel: Hardeep Puri in Rajya Sabha

News 18  

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that nine states, including Maharashtra and Kerala, have not reduced VAT on petrol and diesel. Instead we are hearing why prices have gone up.” To a supplementary by a BJP member that many states have not reduced VAT on petrol and the highest prices are in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, …

Rajasthan government will reduce VAT on fuel, says Ashok Gehlot
3 years, 2 months ago

Rajasthan government will reduce VAT on fuel, says Ashok Gehlot

Firstpost  

The Centre on 3 November slashed excise duty on petrol by Rs 5 per litre and on diesel by Rs 10 a litre to give reprieve to consumers battered by record-high retail fuel prices Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said his government will reduce VAT on fuel like other states, hours after he urged the Centre to …

10 non-BJP states yet to cut VAT on petrol, diesel. Here’s what they say
3 years, 2 months ago

10 non-BJP states yet to cut VAT on petrol, diesel. Here’s what they say

Hindustan Times  

After the Centre last week slashed excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹5 and ₹10, respectively, all Bharatiya Janata Party -ruled states also cut value-added tax on fuels. Asked about the need to cut VAT in other Congress-ruled states, party spokesperson Pawan Khera said it’s being considered. BJP spokesperson Gopal Krishna Agarwal reiterated the party’s position, saying that BJP-ruled …

Rajasthan BJP demands reduction in VAT on petrol, diesel
3 years, 2 months ago

Rajasthan BJP demands reduction in VAT on petrol, diesel

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government in Rajasthan is facing pressure from all corners to reduce value-added tax from petrol and diesel. The state government has been suggesting the Centre reduces excise duty on fuel due to which the VAT collection of the states will automatically reduce. Amid a demand to reduce VAT, chief minister Ashok Gehlot has suggested the …

Fuel price: 22 states reduce VAT on petrol, diesel. Check revised rates
3 years, 2 months ago

Fuel price: 22 states reduce VAT on petrol, diesel. Check revised rates

India TV News  

Following the centre's decision to reduce the excise duty on Petrol and Diesel by Rs. The total increase in petrol price since the May 5, 2020 decision of the government to raise excise duty to record levels had totalled Rs 38.78 per litre. Based on April to October consumption numbers, the loss of revenue to the government due to the …

Kerala refuses to reduce VAT on petrol and diesel, says there is no need
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala refuses to reduce VAT on petrol and diesel, says there is no need

Op India  

Pinarayi Vijayan led left Democratic Front government in Kerala has refused to reduce tax on petrol and diesel on the line of Centre and many NDA ruled states reducing taxes to give relief to people from the runaway prices. NDA ruled states join price cut move After the centre cut the excise duty and urged the states to do the …

Petrol, diesel cheaper on Diwali as multiple states cut VAT on fuel. Full list
3 years, 2 months ago

Petrol, diesel cheaper on Diwali as multiple states cut VAT on fuel. Full list

Hindustan Times  

Facing months of intense pressure over rising fuel prices in the country, the central government on Wednesday cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by record amounts of ₹5 and ₹10, respectively, per litre, to bring down their rates from the highest-ever levels. Taking it forward, the Haryana government has also reduced the VAT on fuel prices; now both petrol …

BJP Lauds Modi Govt's Cut in Petrol, Diesel Prices
3 years, 2 months ago

BJP Lauds Modi Govt's Cut in Petrol, Diesel Prices

News 18  

The BJP on Wednesday hailed the central government's decision to reduce petrol and diesel prices as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Diwali gift. "I thank @narendramodi Ji's Gov for reducing Excise Duty on Petrol & Diesel on the eve of Diwali by Rs 5 and Rs 10 respectively from tomorrow. The reduction in excise duty on Petrol & Diesel will also …

Cracking News: On eve of Diwali, Centre cuts excise duty on petrol by Rs 5, diesel Rs 10
3 years, 2 months ago

Cracking News: On eve of Diwali, Centre cuts excise duty on petrol by Rs 5, diesel Rs 10

Firstpost  

The release said that states have also been urged to reduce VAT on petrol and diesel to give relief to consumers In a relief to consumers on the eve of Diwali, the Central Government on Wednesday announced a reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and 10 respectively. Govt of India has taken a significant decision …

Congress leaders hold protest against fuel price hike
3 years, 6 months ago

Congress leaders hold protest against fuel price hike

India TV News  

Congress leaders and party workers on Friday held symbolic protests at petrol pumps in several parts of the city, demanding a complete rollback of fuel price hike. Party leaders K C Venugopal and Shakti Singh Gohil reached the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium petrol pump on a horse cart. We demand a complete rollback of fuel price hike," Venugopal, who is …

Congress to stage nationwide ‘symbolic' protest against fuel price hike today
3 years, 7 months ago

Congress to stage nationwide ‘symbolic' protest against fuel price hike today

India TV News  

The Congress will stage 'symbolic' protests across the country today against fuel price hike and rising inflation. Congress general secretary organisation KC Venugopal has asked the state units to hold symbolic protest against the public loot and urgent demand to roll back the price rise. "The BJP government has increased excise duty by Rs 23.87 per litre on petrol and …

No proposal to reduce tax on petrol, diesel: UP government
3 years, 10 months ago

No proposal to reduce tax on petrol, diesel: UP government

India TV News  

There is no proposal to reduce tax on petrol and diesel as revenue is needed to ensure betterment of health services and other development works due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Uttar Pradesh government said on Thursday. Replying to Samajwadi Party member Narendra Verma during the question hour in the state Assembly, Cabinet Minister Satish Mahana said, "There is no …

Congress planning nationwide protest against soaring fuel prices: Chennithala
3 years, 10 months ago

Congress planning nationwide protest against soaring fuel prices: Chennithala

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: The Congress is planning a nationwide protest against the increasing fuel prices, senior party leader Ramesh Chennithala said here on Friday as he attacked the BJP-led government at the Centre over the soaring prices of diesel and petrol. "The Congress is planning an all India protest, if the prices of fuel continue to soar on an uncontrolled level," Chennithala …

EXCLUSIVE | Don't mock Dilliwalas' plight: Arvind Kejriwal tells BJP as Delhi chokes
5 years, 2 months ago

EXCLUSIVE | Don't mock Dilliwalas' plight: Arvind Kejriwal tells BJP as Delhi chokes

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said in an interview to India Today TV that there have been enough talks on controlling pollution and urged the central government to provide a detailed action plan for the same. When asked to elaborate on how stubble burning in nearby Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh affect the air quality of the national …

Congress-JDS government in Karnataka increases tax on petrol and diesel
6 years ago

Congress-JDS government in Karnataka increases tax on petrol and diesel

Op India  

Once again exposing the duplicity of the Congress party and its allies, the Congress-JDS Karnataka government has decided to increase the VAT on fuel, thereby increasing the prices of Petrol and Diesel in the state. — ANI January 4, 2019 It can be noted that when fuel prices were high until a couple of months ago, Congress president Rahul Gandhi …

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