Wednesday, September 14, 2011

“ఆహారధాన్యాల మీద 'వ్యాట్'ను తొలగించాలి: జేపీ డిమాండ్” plus 3 more

“ఆహారధాన్యాల మీద 'వ్యాట్'ను తొలగించాలి: జేపీ డిమాండ్” plus 3 more

ఆహారధాన్యాల మీద 'వ్యాట్'ను తొలగించాలి: జేపీ డిమాండ్

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 06:02 AM PDT

దేశాన్ని మార్చేందుకు కొత్త రాజకీయ సమీకరణ జరగాలన్న అన్నా హజారే పిలుపును స్వాగతించిన జేపీ

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 06:02 AM PDT

Dr. JP demands withdrawal of VAT On food grains

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 05:58 AM PDT

Lok Satta Party President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan today demanded that the Andhra Pradesh Government immediately roll back the increase in VAT on food grains from four to five percent.

In a media statement, Dr. JP said the increase in VAT at a time agriculture in the State is in deep crisis is inexcusable. The State Government is already collecting up to Rs.1800 crore a year by way of VAT and other charges on rice and paddy alone. Instead of eliminating VAT altogether on all food grains, edible oils and providing some relief to the farmer, the Government has raised it across the board on all commodities. One can understand Government's compulsions to raise resources. However, in the process it should not impose an additional burden on the farmer, who is already groaning under the weight of umpteen problems ranging from escalating cost of production to unremunerative prices for his produce.

Dr. JP warned that if the Government does not heed wise counsels, farmers will have no alternative to agitating against the unfair regime.

Dr.JP welcomes Hazare’s call for new Platform to transform politics

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 05:56 AM PDT

Lok Satta Party President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan today welcomed Anna Hazare's call for formation of a new political formation to transform India.

In a media statement, Dr. JP recalled that the Lok Satta Party right from its inception has maintained that Indian cannot do with 19th century politics in the 21st century economy. Political parties should be instruments for people's participation. Since the present political parties do not have any inclination to transform themselves, there is the need for a new political platform for the new generation.

"The need of the hour is not to shun politics or revile politics. It is to respect politics and improve politics. The antidote to corrupt politics is more politics and better politics. The best and the brightest in society should embrace politics as a noble endeavor. The Lok Satta Party in Andhra Pradesh and some neighboring States has already emerged as a platform for all citizens keen on transforming politics."

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