"Show Big Heart", Slash Taxes On Fuel: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister To Centre

Ajit Pawar said the Maha Vikas Aghadi government has not increased state taxes on petrol and diesel after coming to power in November 2019.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday said the Centre should show a "big heart" and reduce taxes on fuel to provide relief to common citizens who are reeling under high prices of petrol and diesel. Mr Pawar, who also holds the finance portfolio, said the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government has not increased state taxes on petrol and diesel after coming to power in November 2019. He was talking to reporters after a review meeting. Speaking about BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis's claim about the state government levying "tax on tax", which has led to petrol retailing at around Rs 105 per litre in Maharashtra, Mr Pawar said it was a complete lie.