‘Kitne saal sarkar ki ghulami karni hai’, Ashneer Grover criticizes Indian tax system; it’s called punitive

Ashneer Grover’s recent thought about Indian tax system and its impact on Indian taxpayers is going viral. At the Economic Times CIO Annual Conclave 2023, the former co-founder and boss of BharatPe shared his insights on how burdensome taxation is for the common man. He says –

who is a tax payer

He is doing charity in the country

he is not getting any benefit

,The tax payer of this country is doing nothing but charity without any benefit.,

Ashneer Grover adds

You know you are going to earn a tenner, out of which four rupees will be kept by the government… Now count this figure in months. This will make you very upset.

The founder of Third Unicorn quipped –

out of twelve months, five months you’re working for the government

,For four out of twelve months you have been working for the government.,

Maverick Entrepreneur Asks Next

You see in your life, how many years you have to serve the government

,Introspect how long you want to remain slave of the government.,

Who are you working for?

Ashneer’s statement continues. Ex-Shark comments Out of the remaining 7 months, you invest in your family, children’s education, vacation etc.

five months have passed

,Five months are erased anyway.,

Ashner says the merchant is clever and evades taxes but you have no choice. He says

Tax in India is punitive…it is not a tax…it is a punishment.

Hypocrisy The author further criticizes the Indian tax system. On top of this you have to pay 18% GST. he asks

What are you living for?

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