To raise your voice in protest is one of the primary rights in a democracy but the agitation should be within the law and should not harm the general public. But the protests organized by BJP and other parties are violent and against the ethical definition of ‘protests’. In fact this protest against the increased petrol prices in India has burnt more petrol than what the nation uses in one day!
Did you know that the government of Gujarat earns Rs. 16.50 per litre of petrol sold in the state? The annual income of Gujarat government has seen a stupendous hike because of various taxes like VAT and CESS. Just from the sale of petrol Gujarat government profits Rs. 1980 crore per annum. Ironically apart from a heavy 23% VAT, Gujarat government currently levies 2% CESS on fuel charges. If the BJP government is so inclined towards the betterment of people and help central government run the country, why do they not abolish these extra taxes that just fill the state treasury?
Consider this: if Gujarat government decides against taking VAT on petrol charges, the cost of petrol would come down to Rs. 61.34 per litre. In percentages, if the state government decides to levy only 5% VAT compared to the current 25%, Gujarat would be making a profit of Rs. 480 crore per annum. Even if Gujarat government cuts down the VAT to even 10%, the profit it will make per annum would be around Rs. 960 crore from the annual consumption of petrol in Gujarat which is around 120 crore liters!
Tell me Mr. Modi how does motorcycle rallies, burning of tyres, destroying public property and manhandling traders justify the protest against fuel price hike? My advice to BJP-led Gujarat government would be to stop harassing people by using destructive measures and take constructive steps for easing the crisis situation.
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