Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Jan. 8 -- : Former Himachal Pradesh minister Suresh Bhardwaj on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the state government over its decision to raise the value-added tax (VAT) on diesel, alleging that the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu administration has started a "Kharcha Express" by "burdening" the common man.
This comes after the Himachal Pradesh government announced on Sunday that value-added tax (VAT) on diesel would be raised by Rs 7.40 per litre.
"Congress has started a "Kharcha Express" to pamper its leaders' by burdening the general public," the former minister said.
The BJP leader also took a swipe at the cabinet expansion of the Sukhu government which took place earlier today, and said that the government app...