Tobacco tax hike sparks protests by farmers in Andhra Pradesh
Thousands of tobacco farmers in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka protested a significant tax hike on tobacco products, fearing it will cripple their livelihoods. The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) argues the increase contradicts government assurances of revenue neutrality, potentially boosting smuggling and harming domestic manufacturers. FAIFA calls for a rollback to protect farmers and the agricultural economy.
Thousands of tobacco farmers in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka protested a significant tax hike on tobacco products, fearing it will cripple their livelihoods. The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) argues the increase contradicts government assurances of revenue neutrality, potentially boosting smuggling and harming domestic manufacturers. FAIFA calls for a rollback to protect farmers and the agricultural economy.
