Fuel Tax Fury: Sharmila Slams Andhra Pradesh Government

Y S Sharmila criticizes Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu's government for imposing heavy fuel taxes, making fuel costlier than neighboring states. She accuses both TDP and YSRCP of exploiting citizens over the last decade, with Naidu's government collecting Rs 20,000 crore and YSRCP Rs 25,000 crore in taxes.

In a direct critique of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Congress leader Y S Sharmila highlighted the substantial fuel taxes levied by the state government, causing petrol and diesel prices to surge dramatically compared to neighboring states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Sharmila accused both the ruling TDP and the opposition YSRCP of engaging in opportunistic politics without yielding any tangible development, asserting that these parties have consistently exploited citizens over the past decade, turning fuel taxes into political tools.

She called out Naidu's unfulfilled election promises regarding a reduction in fuel prices, pressing the CM to act on commitments made during the campaign, as Andhra Pradesh faces mounting public frustration over the substantial taxation.

(With inputs from agencies.)