A video from Ghaziabad has gone viral on social media, showing a businessman stripping naked in protest at the State Goods and Services Tax ( GST ) Department’s Mohan Nagar check post office.
The incident took place in the office where multiple people were present. In the video, Akshay Jain is seen removing his shirt, pants, and vest, and then sitting down wearing only his underwear.
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Saying “Hain nahi 2 Lakh Rupaye Mere Pas”, he even took off his shoes before sitting in meditation in front of the officials. Jain claimed that his vehicle transporting iron from Meerut was stopped by the GST authorities despite him paying all applicable taxes. He alleged that the officials only released the vehicle after imposing an unjustified fine, leading him to take such drastic action.
The businessman also claimed that he did not have the money that the officials were allegedly demanding as a bribe and told them to send him to jail instead. During the one-manned protest against bribery, several onlookers in the office recorded the incident, which has since gone viral on various social media platforms. People can be heard murmuring and some individuals can be seen trying to reason with Jain as he sits calmly in meditation.
The video has sparked significant debate online, with many users questioning the integrity of the GST department and raising concerns over the alleged harassment of taxpayers. One social media user commented, “People are being harassed a lot like this, and the government is saying that corruption is over.”
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Another user suggested that the government is hesitant to take action against such officials due to the black money involved.
It should be noted that the authenticity of the video has not been independently verified, and the GST department has reportedly initiated an inquiry into the matter.
The protest has highlighted growing frustrations among small business owners regarding corruption inside the Goods and Services Tax Department.
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The incident serves as a reminder of the issues faced by businessmen who encounter alleged corruption, and the viral nature of the video has brought the matter into public focus.
The department’s response to the incident and the outcome of the ongoing investigation will be closely watched.
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