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LETTER TO THE EDITOR FOR THE ISSUE DATED APRIL 18, 2026
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR FOR THE ISSUE DATED APRIL 18, 2026

April 18- April 24, 2026, Letters To The Editor April 17, 2026 , by

MASSIVE TAX BURDEN IS COMING!
 THE government is introducing the Constituency Delimitation Bill in a special 3-day parliamentary session on April 15-17. Lok Sabha seats go from 543 to 816. All State Assemblies also expand by 50%.
Making a permanent recurring salary for a new class of political parasites, billed to YOU, every single year, forever!
The Constituency Delimitation Bill also expands EVERY SINGLE STATE ASSEMBLY by 50% as well.
Right now India has 4,123 MLAs across all states and UTs. Add 50%. That’s roughly 2,000+ new MLAs. On top of the 273 new Lok Sabha MPs. On top of expanded Rajya Sabha implications. On top of new staff, new offices, new security, new bungalows, new pensions that will be paid out for the next 30-40 years.
Why no news about this?
There is not a single party that has a financial incentive to oppose this bill. The only people who lose are us. The taxpayers.

1 MP costs the exchequer: Rs4.29 crore/year (salary + allowances + perks + premium travel allowances for whole family)
New Lok Sabha MPs being added: 273
Annual cost of just new MPs:Rs1,171 crore/year
Over one 5-year term: Rs5,855 crore
Full 816 MP Lok Sabha annual cost:Rs3,500 crore/year
State Assembly expansion (4000+ new MLAs): est. Rs5,000–8,000 crore/year
New Parliament infra, staff, security scaling: ???
Conservative 5-year bill to taxpayer: Rs40,000–50,000 crore+
And this is just the direct cost. Each MP also gets:
— Rs5 crore/year MPLAD fund (now multiply by 816)
— Rent-free bungalow in Delhi (market value: lakhs/month)
— Free train + air travel for life, for self + family
— Free medical for self + family
— Rs31,000 month pension after just ONE term
— Dedicated staff, security, vehicles
MPLAD alone: 816 × Rs5 crore = Rs4,080 crore per year. Just for “constituency development” — a fund with notoriously poor utilization tracking.
Not only that, to support the livelihood of our poor politicians, every single one of them gets lifetime pensions upon “serving” for just 5 years.
Now — what do YOU get for YOUR money?
46% of elected MPs have criminal cases. 93% are crorepati!
So we are paying more, for more of the same people, doing even less work.
Most people filing ITR have no idea this is happening because no news channel is giving it primetime — because their owners have political interests too.
Quick personal reality check: If you’re in the 30% tax bracket, a meaningful chunk of what you paid in advance tax this March is going toward funding politicians who attend Parliament 55 days a year, pass laws in 7 minutes, and will now get 273 more colleagues doing the same. This is not left vs right. This is taxpayers vs a system that just voted itself a massive raise — with your money, without asking you.
Stop thinking this is a BJP or Congress issue. It is not. It is a taxpayer vs. the ENTIRE political class issue. The moment you make it partisan, you lose — because the other party you’re rooting for is equally silent on this.
Final thought:
You paid advance tax in March. You will file ITR in July. You will pay TDS every month. A chunk of that money is now earmarked — not for highways, not for hospitals, not for IITs — but to fund the salaries, bungalows, free flights, MPLAD funds, pensions, staff, and security of approximately 2,300+ new politicians who will collectively sit in session for about 20-55 days a year, pass laws in under an hour, and be largely absent the rest of the time.
They didn’t ask you. They don’t have to. And none of their opponents will stop them.
The least you can do is make others aware about it.
— Courtesy Boxpopli

G-FOOD FESTIVAL SHOWCASES GOA’S CULINARY HERITAGE THE G-Food Festival was held at Zuari Hall, Lok Bhavan, on April 17, 2026. It brought together key stakeholders from the food, hospitality, and rural sectors. The festival seeks the promotion of Goa’s traditional cuisine while creating structured market linkages for Self-Help Groups (SHGs), strengthening their access to formal markets and industry networks. On the occasion, a video on the Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana was launched, showcasing the success of women-led SHGs in managing canteens and building sustainable livelihoods. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant emphasised that the festival goes beyond food and represents identity, opportunity, and women’s empowerment. Women across Goa are actively engaged in food processing, catering, agriculture, handicrafts, and small enterprises, playing a vital role in strengthening the rural economy. He added that under the Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana women-led SHGs are successfully operating canteens, ensuring steady income and financial independence. The festival showcased Goa’s GI-tagged products including Goan feni, Goa cashew, mankurad mango, bebinca sweet – reflecting Goa’s rich cultural heritage. GoVan initiatives were also highlighted for promoting sustainable practices and enhancing livelihood opportunities. The CM added that festivals like these provide a platform for direct engagement between producers and buyers, including hotels, restaurants, and retailers. He urged the hospitality sector and industry stakeholders to collaborate with SHGs and actively promote local products. The G-Food Festival marks a significant step towards strengthening rural livelihoods, empowering women-led enterprises, and positioning Goan products in wider national and global markets. The festival was attended by MLA Dr Deviya Rane; NRI Commissioner Narendra Savaikar; director-GCCI Sanjay Amonkar; project director-DRDA, South Deepali Naik; project director-DRDA, North, Dr Sangam Patil and other dignitaries.

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