Shashi Tharoor recites poem in Parliament to critique taxation
The Hindu
Shashi Tharoor's poetic critique of Modi government's taxation policies in Lok Sabha goes viral, drawing praise and criticism.
Congress member Shashi Tharoor once again brought flair and poetic charm to the Lok Sabha on Monday, reciting a biting rhyme to highlight the Modi government’s taxation policies. With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman present, Mr. Tharoor took a creative route to express concerns over rising taxes, surcharges, and GST complexities — a move that garnered attention both inside Parliament and across social media.
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With a disclaimer, Mr. Tharoor said, “Since the Finance Minister has been kind enough to join us, let me capture the present situation in some light verse.” What followed was a scathing yet humorous critique:
Tax our petrol, tax our shirt,
Tax our footwear, tax our dirt,
Tax our mobile, tax our calls,
Tax our hovel’s crumbling walls.
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