Days after the Modi 3.0 government unveiled its new budget, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha criticized the income tax system in Parliament, asserting, “We pay taxes like England but receive services like Somalia.”
Chadha expressed frustration with the high tax burden on ordinary citizens and questioned the value of the services provided in return.
“We pay taxes comparable to those in England, yet the services we receive are on par with those in Somalia,” Chadha stated.
He further elaborated, “When someone earns ₹10, they are taxed ₹7-8. Yet, for such high taxes, what does the government actually provide in return?”
Fellow AAP MP Sanjay Singh also weighed in, criticizing the budget for exacerbating inflation while purportedly benefiting the government.
The debate over the Union Budget continued in Parliament, with opposition MPs expressing concerns about perceived inequities in the allocation of funds to states like Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended the budget, labeling the opposition’s claims as misleading. Prominent figures such as Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge joined protests outside Parliament.
Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget for the seventh consecutive time, which included updates such as a revised tax slab and an increase in capital gains taxes. These changes have drawn public criticism, with many mocking the government’s decisions on social media.
Chadha’s remarks have garnered positive responses online.
Social Media Reaction:
One user wrote, “Finally, someone in Parliament has pointed out that Indians pay taxes like England but get services like Somalia.”
Another commented, “We have the funds for better public infrastructure, but corruption diverts it into a few pockets. The result is bad roads and poor infrastructure.”
A third user added, “@narendramodi sir, you promised to relieve us from the tax burden. As a Swayamsevak, I can no longer support you when the issues of taxpayers remain unaddressed after 10 years.”