- The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) demanded that the Odisha government reduce VAT on petrol and diesel after the Centre cut excise duty by ₹10 per litre.
- BJD leaders cited global fuel crisis concerns due to the Israel-US-Iran conflict and public anxiety over fuel availability.
- They criticized Odisha’s high VAT rates on fuel compared to other states and urged the Chief Minister to act in the public’s interest.
- The BJD accused the BJP of not fulfilling its previous demands for VAT reduction now that it is in power.
Source: thehindu.com
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