<h1>Opposition alleges state imposed multiple new cesses and tax hikes unlawfully burdening citizens, challenging procedural compliance and fiscal impact</h1> A state opposition leader accused the state government of imposing numerous new cesses and tax hikes-including increased VAT on diesel, higher additional goods tax on cement, raised water and electricity charges, higher stamp duty, a flat rural water charge, and new hospital fees-alleging these measures unlawfully burden citizens and collectively add significant fiscal pressure. The leader contrasted these measures with claimed central GST reforms that purportedly provided nationwide relief. The dispute frames public finance and administrative tax policy issues that could prompt political, fiscal scrutiny and potential legal challenges concerning taxation authority, procedural compliance, and impact on taxpayers.