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Rahul Gandhi on PM Modi’s fuel tax appeal to states: coercive, not cooperative

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Rahul Gandhi on PM Modi’s fuel tax appeal to states: coercive, not cooperative

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slammed Prime Minister Modi’s ‘swipe’ at the states for not reducing petrol, diesel taxes. He said 68% of all fuel taxes are taken by the Centre but the PM blames the state. Be it the high fuel price, coal shortage or oxygen shortage, the Centre passes the buck to the states, he said.

PM Modi said some states reduced VAT on fuel after Centre waived the tax last year. Maharashtra, West Bengal, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Jharkhand have not reduced fuel tax. He said this is an injustice to their people and also to the states which have reduced tax.

The issue has snowballed into a massive controversy with each of the states named by PM Modi disagreeing with the claims he made. Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri said petrol will be cheaper if opposition-ruled states cut taxes on fuel instead of imported liquor, taking a swipe at Maharashtra.

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Telangana minister KT Rama Rao said fuel prices have shot up because of the NPA central government. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said her government spent ₹1,500 crore subsidising petrol and diesel. “PM Narendra Modi has delivered a completely one-sided and misleading speech,” she said.

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While a Punjabi vocalist croons, PM Modi replicates Diljit Dosanjh’s beats and beats the table like a dholak. Observe

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While a Punjabi vocalist croons, PM Modi replicates Diljit Dosanjh’s beats and beats the table like a dholak. Observe

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met acclaimed singer- actor Diljit Dosanjh, describing their interaction as “very memorable.” 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh and lauded him as “a combination of talent and tradition.” During the “memorable’ meeting”, the two discussed music, culture, and India’s vibrancy, including yoga.

Diljit, PM Modi match beats

During the meeting, PM Modi praised Diljit for his achievements, saying, “When a boy from a small village in Hindustan shines on the global stage, it feels amazing. Your family named you Diljit, and you keep on winning people’s hearts, just as your name suggests.” Diljit responded, “We used to read that ‘Mera Bharat Mahan’ (My India is great), but when I travelled across India, I realised why people say this.” PM Modi highlighted India’s diversity, saying, “India’s vastness is its strength. We are a vibrant society.”

Diljit added, “The greatest magic in India is yoga.” PM Modi agreed, saying, “Those who have experienced yoga know its power.”

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The singer-actor also admired PM Modi’s personal journey, saying, “I had watched your interview, sir. The position of Prime Minister is great, but behind it, there is a mother, a son, and a human being. Many times, this half-truth is much larger when you carry your mother and the sacred Ganga with you. That touches the heart.”

Diljit then sang a song on Guru Nanak, as PM Modi listened intently, beating the adjacent table like a dholak, matching his beats with Diljit’s.

Diljit, PM Modi express grattitude

After the meeting, Diljit Dosanjh expressed his gratitude, calling it a “fantastic” way to start the year. He posted on X, “A fantastic start to 2025. A very memorable meeting with PM @narendramodi Ji. We talked about many things, including music, of course!”

PM Modi responded to Dosanjh’s post, describing their meeting as “a great interaction.” He said, “A great interaction with Diljit Dosanjh! He’s truly multifaceted, blending talent and tradition. We connected over music, culture, and more.”

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Diljit recently concluded his Dil-Luminati tour in India with a grand performance in Ludhiana. Throughout his concerts at various venues, the singer aimed to address important social issues during his performances.

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