Prime Minister Narendra Modi denied reports claiming the government plans to impose a surcharge or tax on foreign travel, calling the claims “totally false” and having “not an iota of truth.” Responding on X, he said there is no question of restricting international travel and reiterated commitments to improve ease of doing business and ease of living. The clarification comes after Modi’s earlier appeal to tackle global disruptions, supply chain strain, and rising prices linked to conflict-driven energy costs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday rubbished media and social media claims that India may impose a new tax, cess or surcharge on foreign travel to manage war related fiscal strain and higher crude import costs. Responding to a viral graphic citing “highest levels” discussions, Modi said there was “not an iota of truth” and that there was “no question” of restricting foreign travel. The finance ministry had not commented before his clarification, while he reiterated focus on “Ease of Doing Business” and “Ease of Living.”
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A report circulating online claimed the government was mulling a tax on foreign travel and attributed it to PM Narendra Modi. However, a fact-check branded the story as “totally false,” warning readers not to treat the allegation as credible. The brief item, shared in the context of India news updates, points to misinformation spreading through social media and highlights the need for verification before sharing policy-linked claims.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged a return to work-from-home and asked Indians to delay foreign travel for a year, citing rising fuel and energy supply concerns amid the West Asia conflict. He called for collective steps to cut fuel consumption, conserve foreign exchange, and reduce potential economic fallout as global conditions shift.
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