User Calls On Govt To Ease Tax Burden On Middle Class On Social Media, Sitharaman Reacts

The matter came to light when a user tagged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on X, formerly known as Twitter, and asked the minister to implement some changes in the tax regime

Sitharaman responded to the post and acknowledged the user’s concern.

Source : PTI

The middle class in India is very upset with the tax authorities. This sentiment was highlighted recently when users took to social media to express their frustration with the government and called on the authorities to find a solution to ease some burden on the middle class.

The matter came to light when a user, Tushar Sharma, tagged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on X, formerly known as Twitter, and asked the minister to implement some changes in the tax regime.

“We deeply appreciate your efforts and contributions to the country, and you have our utmost admiration. I humbly request you to consider providing some relief for the middle class. I understand the immense challenges involved, but it’s just a heartfelt request,” the post read.

Thank you for your kind words and your understanding. I recognise and appreciate your concern.
PM @narendramodi ‘s government is a responsive government. Listens and attends to people’s voices. Thanks once again for your understanding. Your input is valuable. https://t.co/0C2wzaQtYx

— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) November 17, 2024

Sitharaman responded to the post and acknowledged the user’s concern. Giving assurance, she said, “Thank you for your kind words and your understanding. I recognise and appreciate your concern. PM @narendramodi ‘s government is a responsive government. Listens and attends to people’s voices. Thanks once again for your understanding. Your input is valuable.”

This conversation pointed out how middle-class relief measures have been in focus on social media. Notably, the middle class constitutes 2 per cent of the population and plays a major role in providing funds to the country’s infrastructure and welfare programs. Official data from 2023 showed that only 2.24 crore individuals, or about 1.6 per cent of the population paid taxes in 2022-23.