PM Modi Refutes Claims of New Tax on Foreign Travel
PM Modi dismisses media report on possible tax on foreign travel as ‘totally false’
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has categorically denied media reports suggesting a potential tax on foreign travel, labeling them as 'totally false.' He emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing the 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Ease of Living' for citizens, dismissing claims of discussions regarding a new tax to mitigate fiscal pressures from rising crude oil prices.
- 01Modi stated, 'This is totally false. Not an iota of truth in this,' regarding the tax rumors.
- 02The alleged tax was suggested to be a temporary measure for one year to address fiscal impacts from geopolitical tensions.
- 03The proposed levy, according to reports, would not be part of the divisible tax pool.
- 04The finance ministry had not issued any official statement before Modi's clarification.
- 05The rumors were based on an unnamed source circulating a graphic on social media.
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On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi firmly rejected media claims that the Indian government was contemplating a tax, cess, or surcharge on foreign travel. He described the reports as 'totally false' and asserted that there was 'not an iota of truth' in the allegations. The rumors suggested that the government was considering a temporary one-year tax to alleviate fiscal pressures caused by rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions. Modi reiterated the government's dedication to enhancing the 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Ease of Living' for citizens, emphasizing that there would be no restrictions on foreign travel. The claims circulated on social media, citing unnamed sources and suggesting discussions at high levels of government. However, the finance ministry had not issued any official comments regarding the matter prior to Modi's public dismissal of the reports. This incident highlights the importance of verifying information before dissemination, especially in the context of sensitive fiscal policies.
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