He also challenged anyone to make public the evidence if they accuse him of importing vehicles in a hurry to gain unfair advantage or causing damage to revenue.
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While the opposition is accusing the Finance Minister of manipulating tax rates, Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has given a strong challenge to prove it. In a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee of MPs, Finance Minister Wagle challenged anyone to make public the evidence if they accuse him of importing vehicles in a hurry to gain unfair benefits or causing damage to revenue. After the committee members said that there was a manipulation of two billion, he announced that he was ready to give up public life if it is proven that there was not only two billion, but also two rupees of fraud.
‘It is nonsense to say that the tax is increasing.’ Proof of that should be presented. If someone hastily passed a vehicle causing a loss of tens of crores, bring the evidence. If there is any paper evidence, any communication or correspondence details, bring all of them. I am ready to stand in the courtroom,’ he said, ‘The matter of billions and trillions has been done haphazardly.’ If Swarnim Wagle commits any misdeed worth even two rupees, not two billion, I am not only the Finance Minister, not only the MP, but I am ready to give up my public life. This is my challenge. He also pointed out the need for all people in public life to maintain the same level of ethics and accountability. He said that decisions related to the budget and tax policy are made keeping in mind economic principles, a progressive tax system and long-term economic interests.
