Punjab Newsline, New Delhi/Shimla, October 4-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has categorically denied any claims of imposition or proposal of so-called 'Toilet Tax' in the State. Interacting with the media at New Delhi today, he said that such claims are baseless and should not be used for political purposes.
He said, "In the light of Haryana Vidhan Sabha elections, the BJP is either playing the religion card or sometimes times raising the fabricated toilet tax issue. No one should attempt to politicize issues purely for political gains, especially when the allegations are far from reality."
Sukhu further said that prior to VS elections- 2022, the then BJP Govt had introduced the free sops worth Rs. 5000 crore including provision of free water, in a bid to secure electoral success. Despite these measures, the people of the State voted in favour of the Congress Party leading to formation of Congress Government in the State. He said that free water was also offered to five star hotels.
The CM said that in view of this, the present State Government has taken steps to rationalize the water subsidy and decided to impose minimal charges of Rs. 100 per connection per month in the rural areas.