<h1>Tax compliance questioned over reported boatmen earnings; opposition demands investigation into GST and income declaration.</h1> Opposition parties challenged the government's claim about very large earnings by a boatman during the Maha Kumbh and sought verification of the income disclosure and scrutiny of GST obligations and other tax compliance; the government responded that extensive boat operations produced substantial earnings for many boatmen, cited examples of improved livelihoods, and highlighted a skills training programme to promote financial independence.