No Foreign Travel Tax Planned: PM Modi Dismisses Viral Media Report



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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially dismissed reports suggesting the Indian government was planning to introduce a tax or surcharge on foreign travel. He stated there was 'not an iota of truth' to these claims, which had circulated widely in the media. The Prime Minister reiterated the government's commitment to enhancing both 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Ease of Living' for all citizens. Following the clarification, the news organisation that published the original report has withdrawn it, acknowledging the inaccuracy.

Overview Prime MinisterNarendra Modi has strongly rejected reports suggesting that the government is considering imposing a cess, tax or surcharge on foreign travel by Indian citizens. In a social media statement, the Prime Minister clarified that the claims circulating in certain media reports were entirely incorrect and had no factual basis. He reaffirmed that the government remains committed to improving both "Ease of Doing Business" and "Ease of Living" for citizens across the country.
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FAQ :

No, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly rejected reports suggesting the government is considering imposing any tax, cess, or surcharge on foreign travel by Indian citizens.

Prime Minister Modi stated that there is 'not an iota of truth' in the reports and clarified that no such proposal is under consideration.

The government remains committed to improving both 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Ease of Living' for citizens across the country.

The news organisation that originally published the report has officially withdrawn it and deleted related social media posts after the Prime Minister's clarification.

The media outlet withdrew its report because the information published was inaccurate, and they expressed regret over the error.




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