The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Karnataka has criticized the new Congress government for increasing property tax in BBMP to provide for its five guarantees. Senior AAP leader Jagdish V. Sadam called the decision shameless, saying the Congress government needed to ensure transparency and honesty, increase revenue collection, and provide freebies without taking loans. The Congress had promised freebies, such as Rs 2,000 for every woman head of the household under the Gruhalaxmi scheme, free bus travel for women, and free electricity up to 200 units. The AAP warned that it would take to the streets if the BBMP increased property tax to provide for these.
The Aam Aadmi Party is an Indian political party that was founded in 2012. It is currently in power in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, after winning the 2020 Delhi Legislative Assembly elections under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal. The party’s platform is based on anti-corruption initiatives, promoting infrastructure, and improving the standards of education and healthcare.
Jagdish V. Sadam is a senior leader in the Aam Aadmi Party in Karnataka and a vocal opponent of the Congress government in the state. He has criticized the government’s policies on multiple occasions and is frequently featured in the media for his comments on the state’s political landscape.
