Davanagere, March 31 -- Former Karnataka Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the state government, alleging that "tax terrorism" has gripped Karnataka since Siddaramaiah assumed office for a second term.
Speaking to mediapersons here, Bommai claimed that the government had significantly increased taxes in its very first budget, including on alcohol, milk, and electricity tariffs. He further alleged that stamp duty, land valuation, and motor vehicle taxes had also been hiked, placing a heavy burden on the public.
According to him, the government has imposed nearly Rs 60,000 crore in new taxes over the past three years. At the same time, he accused the administration of raising close to Rs 5 lakh cro...