Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu has made remarks in opposition to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over its excise policy in Delhi and Punjab saying there is absolutely something that is why the federal government within the nationwide capital took it again. If it was in favour of the general public then why did the AAP authorities recalled it. The similar policy was applied in Punjab and is persevering with in the present day additionally.
Calling out the excise policy of the AAP-led authorities, Sidhu mentioned that they are actually making an attempt to justify it. Aam Aadmi Party had fashioned the federal government in Delhi saying that liquor won’t be bought in entrance of colleges, schools and spiritual locations. When this excise policy got here, it lasted just for two-three months after which it was withdrawn. When a policy is withdrawn, it is clear that there is something wrong in it. If it was in public curiosity then why was it taken again? The similar excise policy was applied in Punjab and is nonetheless persevering with.
Sidhu mentioned that this excise evasion is price about Rs 30,000-40,000 crores. A yr earlier than this policy, there was sale of liquor price Rs 7,860 crore in Delhi. Out of this, excise revenue is Rs 3,378 crore. When the policy was applied, Rs 13,500 crore liquor was bought however the state acquired solely Rs 312 crore.
Punjab CM got here below strain from liquor contractors, alleges Navjot Singh SidhuÂ
Regarding the excise policy of Punjab, Sidhu mentioned that after the formation of the AAP authorities, there was speak of forming a company for the sale of liquor, however it didn’t occur. The Punjab Chief Minister got here below strain from liquor contractors.
Punjab dropping cash, says Sidhu
Among different states which have a company for the sale of liquor, Tamil Nadu earns Rs 44,098 crore in a yr, Karnataka earns Rs 29,920 crore, Telangana earns Rs 31,000 crore, Kerala earns Rs 16,000. In distinction, Punjab earns solely Rs 4-4.5,000 crore. If the Punjab authorities varieties a company and sells liquor, the income will improve as a result of which your complete mortgage can be waived off.
