Punjab's Toll Tax Controversy and Political Turmoil

In a recent assembly session, Congress MLA Hardeep Singh Bawa vehemently opposed the steep increase in toll taxes within Punjab's border region. Bawa highlighted a 142 percent rise for four-wheelers and a 78 percent increase for trucks from outside the state. He urged consideration of a reciprocal tax on Himachal Pradesh vehicles.

Adding to the political discourse, Congress MLA Rakesh Kalia condemned the arrest of Anil Dadwal by Delhi Police for a social media post against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kalia demanded state intervention, a stance echoed by Congress MLA Sudarshan Bablu.

Meanwhile, BJP MLA Janak Raj criticized the diversion of Local Area Development Fund (LADF) towards state government projects. He argued that funds from power projects in his constituency should not be redirected without local consent, warning of potential protests.