Dr Krishnasamy, founder and president of the Puthiya Tamilagam party, lashed out at the DMK government in a press release on Monday (June 21), stating that if the DMK government cannot keep its promise of lowering fuel prices by lowering state taxes, they should resign.
In his statement, he said, “The rise in the price of petrol and diesel has had a significant impact on middle-class people who must travel great distances in their own vehicle. The DMK came to power on the promise of lowering fuel prices by ₹ 5 per litre of petrol and ₹ 4 per litre of diesel. However, it has been one and a half months since the DMK assumed charge, and the DMK’s reluctance to take actions to lower fuel prices has caused widespread public dissatisfaction.”
He went on to say that while the DMK was in opposition, they campaigned for a reduction in fuel prices of ₹ 25 to ₹ 30 per litre by lowering the state tax on petrol and diesel, and bringing petrol and diesel under GST.
Dr, Krishnasamy added,” The GST Council has met twice since the DMK government came to power. However, no demand was made on behalf of Tamil Nadu in those two meetings to bring fuel and diesel taxes under GST. On the contrary, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan has been engaged in petty politics for the past 45 days, repeatedly criticising the central government on trivial issues.”
Dr Krishnasamy also criticized the Tamil Nadu Finance Minister for blaming the central government for everything during Sunday (June 20) press conference, as if the state government had no role and did not levy any taxes on fuel.
He further stated,” In addition, he shouts at journalists, asking them whether the DMK has specified a deadline in its manifesto for implementing the fuel price cut. Does this imply that they will not decrease petrol and diesel prices in the near future? or will they blame the central government for the next five years?”
He also slammed Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan for stating that the government will issue a “White Paper” on all departments. Dr Krishnasamy questioned him on whether the ‘White Paper’ can be used to purchase cheaper petrol and diesel, or if it can be used to meet all of the DMK’s election promises.
He concluded by stressing that the DMK government should resign if they fail to meet their election promises.
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