Cut VAT on petrol as Diwali gift: Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu
Solan, October 26
Former HPCC Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu today demanded reduction in VAT imposed by the state on petrol and diesel as a Diwali gift to people.
The Nadaun MLA addressed poll meetings at Chiyasi, Sue, Diggal and Batoli in Arki and sought votes for Congress nominee Sanjay Awasthi. He said, “The price of petrol has crossed Rs 100 and instead of giving some relief to the people the state government is sitting like a mute spectator.”
“It seems the state government has no policy to give relief to common people, who are grappling with the price rise of various essential commodities,” he said.
Sukhu said, “There are 14 lakh unemployed youths in the state but the government is unable to enforce the mandate of 70 per cent jobs to Himachalis in the industries. This norm will enable youths to secure jobs in the industries in the state”.
He urged the voters to ensure the victory of the Congress as the government had failed to give any relief to the residents from the price rise, unemployment, and lack of development.—TNS
