BJP using threat of I-T raids to force petrol pump owners to go on strike: Kejriwal
Team Udayavani, Oct 22, 2018, 12:39 PM IST
New Delhi: As the 400-odd petrol pumps and CNG dispensing units in the national capital remain shut Monday in protest against the Delhi government’s refusal to reduce VAT on fuels, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of “threatening” petrol pump owners to go on strike against the AAP dispensation.
“BJP people have threatened petrol pump owners of Income Tax raids if they did not go on strike. The oil companies also stated that tough action will be taken against petrol pumps not on strike,” he said in a tweet in Hindi.
The AAP supremo said oil prices were the “lowest” in Delhi among four metro cities, adding petrol pumps were not on strike in Mumbai despite the oil prices being “highest” there “because the BJP was ruling in Maharashtra”.
Kejriwal had on Sunday said that petrol pump owners told him “privately” that the strike was “BJP-sponsored” and “actively supported” by oil companies.
A call of strike was given by the Delhi Petrol Dealers Association (DPDA) to all the 400 petrol pumps along with linked CNG dispensing units in the national capital in protest against the AAP government’s refusal to reduce VAT on fuels.
The chief minister also reiterated his government’s demand to bring petrol and diesel within the ambit of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
He also claimed that the prices of petrol and diesel rose because of “arbitrary taxes” levied by the Modi government at the Centre which should be reduced to provide relief to the people.
“Arbitrary taxes were imposed on petrol in the past four years by Modi ji and not us. Modi ji should reduce taxes to give respite to the people,” Kejriwal said in another tweet.
In Delhi, petrol now costs Rs 81.74 a litre and diesel is priced at Rs 75.19 per litre. In Mumbai, petrol is sold for Rs 87.21 per litre and diesel at Rs 78.82.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Don’t be swayed by diversionary tactics, come out and vote to protect democracy: Kharge to voters
Rahul Gandhi to address two public meetings in Karnataka today
PM Modi urges citizens to exercise their powerful voice through voting, Encourages record turnout
NIA arrests key accused in 2023 attack on Indian High Commission in London
Indian nationals aboard ‘MSC Aries’ in good health, return delayed due to technicalities: MEA
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Markets rally for 6th day running on firm Asian peers; Tech Mahindra jumps over 12%
Cong will win majority of 14 seats facing elections in Karnataka, says Minister Parameshwara
Early Voting in Karnataka: 9.21% Turnout in 14 Constituencies
Don’t be swayed by diversionary tactics, come out and vote to protect democracy: Kharge to voters
Mangaluru: Minor scuffle outside polling station at Capitanio