Himachal Pradesh Reverses Vehicle Entry Tax Hike Amid Criticism

In a significant rollback, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has decided to reverse the hike in entry tax on vehicles entering the state, following criticism and public protests.

Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring thanked Sukhu for the decision, highlighting the relief it brings to commuters living near the border. Warring noted the efforts made to communicate the impact of the tax hike on local populations.

The entry tax increase had initially been met with resistance, with Punjab's Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema threatening reciprocal taxes on Himachal-registered vehicles. As calm returns to the region, passes will now be issued for residents within a five-kilometre radius of the entry points.