New Delhi: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, has expressed strong displeasure against the Karnataka government's move to impose taxes on Electric Vehicles (EV) in the state. He alleged that the Congress government is prioritizing mere tax collection over the nation's development. Speaking on the issue in New Delhi, he sharply criticized the Congress government in Karnataka for driving common people away from eco-friendly vehicles.

Taxing Route to Cover Up Financial Bankruptcy!

The Union Minister fiercely slammed the state government's EV tax policy and made several serious allegations:

Bankrupt Government: The Congress government in Karnataka is completely bankrupt financially. To escape this financial bankruptcy and make money, the government has now taken the easy route of imposing a 'Life Time Tax' on EV vehicles.

Unaffordable EV Vehicles: The entire country today is moving rapidly towards clean energy and electric vehicles. In such a scenario, by imposing heavy taxes on EV vehicles, the government is making them expensive and out of reach for the common man. This is like pouring cold water on the hopes for a sustainable future.

Congress Promoting Diesel-Petrol Usage!

Fuming against the state government's fuel policies, Pralhad Joshi remarked, "Just recently, VAT was imposed on diesel in the state. For the sake of money coming in through this VAT and pure tax collection, the Congress government is heavily promoting the use of diesel and petrol in the state."

Ultimately, the state government's move to tax even the future and eco-friendly vehicles like EVs to escape its financial crisis has caught the ire of the Central Government. This is showing all signs of turning into a massive political debate in the coming days.