Hyderabad, Aug. 15 -- Senior BRS leader and former minister T Harish Rao has strongly criticised the Congress government in Telangana for increasing the life tax on vehicles, alleging that the move unfairly burdens the poor and middle-class families.

In a statement on Thursday, August 14, Harish Rao said that farmers and small traders often purchase two-wheelers for their professional and livelihood needs, and the latest tax hike would hurt them severely.

"Raising life tax on two-wheelers costing over Rs 1 lakh from 12 percent to 15 percent is unjust. For cars priced between Rs 10-20 lakh, the tax has been increased to 17-18 percent, which will push up costs by around Rs 20,000 for buyers," he said.

He accused the Telangana government ...