Border Traffic Chaos: Protests Erupt Over Revised Entry Tax in Himachal
Protests over revised entry tax on vehicles have caused traffic disruptions at Himachal Pradesh's borders with Punjab and Haryana. Residents demand tax exemptions for border district vehicles, questioning the entry tax despite a rollback by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Authorities have promised resolutions after heavy disruptions.
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Tension escalated at the borders of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana on Wednesday as a revised entry tax on vehicles triggered protests, causing severe traffic disruptions.
Protestors, especially from Punjab, staged 'chaka jam' at Garmoda toll in Bilaspur district, demanding exemptions for vehicles registered in border districts and questioning why the entry tax persists despite a rollback announcement.
Authorities assured protestors the issue would be addressed within ten days, leading to the lifting of blockades. However, traffic chaos continued in other areas, with further protests and threats to boycott Himachal's tourism season.
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