Collector Rate Hike: BJP Govt Accused of Favouring Builders, Burdening Middle Class
Congress leader Randeep Surjewala on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the BJP government over the recent hikes in collector rates. He termed the increases, implemented twice within eight months, as arbitrary and lacking transparency.
Surjewala alleged the government failed to hold any public consultations before implementing these significant hikes. This, he claimed, directly benefits real estate developers while placing an undue burden on the middle class.
He described the government’s actions as a clear case of economic mismanagement, further exacerbating the financial strain on ordinary citizens. The Congress leader demanded immediate rollback of the hikes and a transparent, public-centric approach to future revisions.
The timing of these hikes, amidst rising inflation and economic uncertainty, has triggered widespread concern among homeowners and prospective buyers. This issue is likely to dominate political discourse in the coming weeks, impacting the BJP’s image ahead of crucial state elections.
