The Congress on Monday (March 23, 2026) accused the Centre of holding back a hike in petrol and diesel prices in view of the upcoming Assembly elections, a charge the BJP categorically rejected.
The ruling party said that the government’s efforts to secure diversified energy sources should be appreciated.
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Initiating a discussion on the Finance Bill in the Lok Sabha, Congress member Amar Singh criticised the government’s tax policies, pointing to a disparity between corporate and income tax collections. He argued that despite lower corporate tax rates, high net-worth individuals were increasingly investing abroad rather than within the country.
Owing to elections
