New Delhi, April 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called upon opposition-ruled states to follow the Centre's decision by reducing VAT on petrol and diesel to provide relief to the people from the price hike.
PM Modi requests opposition-ruled states to lower VAT on petrol, diesel
New Delhi, April 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called upon opposition-ruled states to follow the Centre's decision by reducing VAT on petrol and diesel to provide relief to the people from the price hike.
"I request these states to do now what they should have done in November. By reducing the VAT you can lower the burden faced by the residents," he added.
PM Modi made the following comments during his interactions with Chief Ministers of several states over rising cases of Covid-19.
The Central Government in November had reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 10 respectively. Following the Center's decision, 25 states and Union Territories, mostly ruled by BJP or their allies had reduced VAT on petrol and diesel to give relief to consumers.
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