H.D. Kumaraswamy Criticizes Congress Over Fuel Price Hike and Tax Increases
JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy hits out at Congress for its criticism over fuel price hike
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H.D. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, criticized the Congress party for its criticism of fuel price hikes, pointing to their own tax increases on various items in Karnataka. He claimed that the Centre's price hikes were due to global crude oil price rises linked to geopolitical conflicts, asserting that Indian fuel prices remain lower than in several neighboring countries.
- 01Kumaraswamy accused the Congress government of increasing taxes on electricity, bus fares, liquor, and land registration fees to fund its five guarantee schemes.
- 02He stated that the recent fuel price increases were a result of global crude oil price surges due to ongoing conflicts involving the U.S. and Israel.
- 03Kumaraswamy highlighted that petrol prices in India are still lower than those in Singapore, Hong Kong, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
- 04He expressed confidence that the Janata Dal (Secular) party would secure 75 seats in the upcoming Assembly elections.
- 05JD(S) leaders, including Nikhil Kumaraswamy, called for H.D. Kumaraswamy's return as Chief Minister in 2028.
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During a recent Janarondige Janata Dala convention in the Chamundeshwari Assembly Constituency, H.D. Kumaraswamy (Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel) criticized the Congress party for its stance on the recent fuel price hikes. He pointed out that while Congress criticizes the Centre, it has simultaneously raised taxes on various items, including electricity and bus fares, to fund its five guarantee schemes. Kumaraswamy argued that the Centre's fuel price increases are a direct result of rising global crude oil prices, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions involving the U.S. and Israel. He emphasized that despite these hikes, petrol prices in India remain lower than in several neighboring countries, including Singapore and Hong Kong. Kumaraswamy also expressed confidence in the JD(S)'s prospects for the next Assembly elections, predicting a win of 75 seats, and called for his return as Chief Minister in 2028. The convention took place without senior JD(S) leader G.T. Deve Gowda, who represents the constituency.
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The fuel price hike and tax increases affect the cost of living for citizens in Karnataka, potentially leading to increased transportation and utility costs.
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