PM Modi Denies Report on Proposed Foreign Travel Tax
"Not An Iota Of Truth": PM Modi Rejects Report On Foreign Travel Tax
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has firmly rejected a report suggesting the Indian government is considering a tax on foreign travel, calling it 'totally false.' The report, which was later retracted by CNBC-TV18, claimed the tax was aimed at offsetting fiscal impacts from international conflicts. Modi emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing the ease of living for citizens.
- 01PM Modi stated there is 'not an iota of truth' in the report about a foreign travel tax.
- 02CNBC-TV18 issued an apology and retracted the story shortly after Modi's denial.
- 03The initial report claimed the tax was intended to mitigate fiscal impacts from the US and Israel's conflict with Iran.
- 04Modi urged citizens to conserve resources and use public transport to save foreign exchange.
- 05Petrol and diesel prices were raised by ₹3 per litre due to rising crude oil costs linked to the Iran conflict.
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In a rare direct response, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dismissed a report by CNBC-TV18 that suggested the Indian government was contemplating a tax or cess on foreign travel. Modi stated, 'This is totally false. Not an iota of truth in this,' reinforcing the government's commitment to enhancing the 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Ease of Living' for citizens. Following Modi's rebuttal, CNBC-TV18 apologized and withdrew the story, acknowledging inaccuracies in their reporting. The initial claim suggested that the proposed tax was aimed at cushioning the fiscal impact from ongoing conflicts involving the US and Israel, as well as addressing rising crude oil prices. Modi also called on citizens to conserve resources and use public transport to help save foreign exchange reserves. Additionally, on the same day, petrol and diesel prices were increased by ₹3 per litre due to sustained losses faced by oil companies amid escalating crude prices.
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The rejection of the foreign travel tax proposal alleviates concerns for travelers and maintains the current ease of travel for citizens, while the rise in fuel prices will affect transportation costs for the general public.
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