1. Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika compares alcohol prices in Assam and Karnataka.
2. The comparison, shared on social media platform X, emphasizes revenue disparities.
3. Hazarika continues to shed light on financial differences between states after his recent fuel price comparison.
Guwahati, Nov 15: Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika, known for his recent comparison of fuel prices in Assam and Kerala, has now shifted his focus to alcohol prices, drawing a contrast between Assam and Karnataka. Hazarika, utilizing social media platform X, highlighted the revenue disparities between the two states.
While acknowledging the health hazards associated with alcohol consumption, Hazarika emphasized the need to recognize the financial implications for state governments. He revealed that the Congress-led state of Karnataka imposes three times the taxes on alcohol compared to Assam. As a result, a 750 ML alcohol bottle that costs Rs. 835 in Assam is priced at a significant Rs. 2,155 in Karnataka.
The Minister reiterated the health risks associated with alcohol consumption but underscored the potentially more harmful practice of imposing exorbitant taxes in Congress-controlled states.
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He affirmed the Assam government’s commitment to minimizing taxation while prioritizing maximum development. Hazarika pledged to continue voicing criticisms with the overarching goal of providing relief and benefiting all segments of society.
Earlier, Hazarika had compared fuel prices between Assam and Karnataka, and he shared two receipts from a petrol station in Kerala’s Thalassery on social media platform X. According to Hazarika, while petrol costs Rs 98 per liter in Assam, the prices soar to Rs 108 per liter in the CPI(M)-ruled the state of Kerala.
These comparisons by Minister Hazarika aim to shed light on the financial disparities between states and underline the Assam government’s commitment to economic considerations and development priorities.
