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๐Ÿšจ THE UNTOLD REALITY OF BHARAT'S GOVT JOBS: SC/ST ROSTER SYSTEM VS UNRESERVED GENERAL MERIT! ๐Ÿšจ Thinking of sacrificing your youth, studying 14 to 16 hours a day to crack a government exam? If you belong to the unreserved GENERAL CATEGORY, you need to understand how the career game is permanently rigged against you AFTER you enter the service. This isn't just about getting a jobโ€”itโ€™s about what happens over a 30-year career. Here is how the system uses the CONSEQUENTIAL SENIORITY loophole under Article 16(4A) to systematically sideline merit. ๐Ÿ‘‡ EXPOSING THE TRUTH IN THE THREAD BELOW ๐Ÿ‘‡ (1/3)
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Honest Indian Taxpayer ๐Ÿ’ธ retweeted
Replying to @IndianGems_
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Honest Indian Taxpayer ๐Ÿ’ธ retweeted
Replying to @IndianGems_
Devils sitting in finance ministry only knows how to suck common middle class taxpayers and track every single penny we make by our hard work and track every single rupee we spend and see this goons filthy corrupted politicians spending our tax payers money like anything. Here middle class can't afford a normal 10 lakhs car inspite doing so much hard work and even if he is able the only way is EMI.
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Honest Indian Taxpayer ๐Ÿ’ธ retweeted
Replying to @BaluGorade
SSY is a double edged sword. It hooks you with tax free promises today, but traps your money in a brutal 21 year low liquidity lockin where fixed rates struggle to keep up with real lifestyle inflation. Worst part? You are left vulnerable to regulatory risk.We have seen this when a tax hungry government and evil politicians sitting in finance ministry decides to tax the exits overnightโ€”just like they did by suddenly killing tax benefits for debt mutual funds EPF interest high premium ULIPs and LIC policies and even very high risk equity assets increasing LTCG twice. Keep a small allocation in SSY for safety if you want, but don't ignore the hidden traps as mentioned bove.
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THE GREAT BRITISH LOOT: HOW THE COLONIAL EMPIRE PLUNDERED INDIAโ€™S FAITH, CROWN, AND SOVEREIGNTY ๐Ÿงต๐Ÿ‘‡ 1/17 ๐Ÿšจ THE GREATEST HEIST IN HUMAN HISTORY. Between 1765 and 1938, the British Empire systematically drained an estimated $45 TRILLION from India. But the economic extraction was only half the crimeโ€”they ripped away the very soul, history, and sacred identity of our land. ๐Ÿ’ธ๐Ÿ’ฅ
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๐Ÿšจ THE UNTOLD REALITY OF BHARAT'S GOVT JOBS: SC/ST ROSTER SYSTEM VS UNRESERVED GENERAL MERIT! ๐Ÿšจ Thinking of sacrificing your youth, studying 14 to 16 hours a day to crack a government exam? If you belong to the unreserved GENERAL CATEGORY, you need to understand how the career game is permanently rigged against you AFTER you enter the service. This isn't just about getting a jobโ€”itโ€™s about what happens over a 30-year career. Here is how the system uses the CONSEQUENTIAL SENIORITY loophole under Article 16(4A) to systematically sideline merit. ๐Ÿ‘‡ EXPOSING THE TRUTH IN THE THREAD BELOW ๐Ÿ‘‡ (1/3)
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Wish to see Politicians and their kids travel like this one day. #IndianRailways #Bihar
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This is how taxpayers go to office daily in Mumbai the financial capital of India. And top of that some politicians say don't come to Mumbai for job what nonsense? I mean who want to come to live such a third class life with toxic work culture that too in a so hot climate. Share it with all who are thinking to get job here and thinking will get them a good life in Mumbai. Spirit my foot and Politicians enjoying in their luxurious AC bunglows riding BMW Mercedes with unlimited perks which is funded by same taxpayers who are travelling like this. #mumbai #railway #struggle
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This is how taxpayers go to office daily in Mumbai the financial capital of India. And top of that some politicians say don't come to Mumbai for job what nonsense? I mean who want to come to live such a third class life with toxic work culture that too in a so hot climate. Share it with all who are thinking to get job here and thinking will get them a good life in Mumbai. Spirit my foot and Politicians enjoying in their luxurious AC bunglows riding BMW Mercedes with unlimited perks which is funded by same taxpayers who are travelling like this. #mumbai #railway #struggle
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Here are a few more truth bombs that cannot be ignored. Adding these to keep the hypocritical liberals and Indian celebrities quiet! ๐Ÿช” โ€ข AI & Tech Data Centers: Just the 60 largest planned server farms will emit 101.5 million tons of CO2 annuallyโ€”equivalent to putting 24,000,000 gasoline cars on the road. โ€ข FIFA World Cup: Generates up to 9 million tonnes of CO2โ€”equal to running 2,000,000 cars for a year. โ€ข Super Bowl Ads & Media: Emit 2 million tonnes of CO2 alone via massive digital ad campaigns. One last truth bomb that leaves our people of Bharat in deep pain which nobody discuss: โ€ข Western Waste Dumping: For decades, Western nations have kept their own lands clean by treating Asia as a trash yard. They export millions of tons of toxic plastic, e-waste, and chemicals to our region to bypass their own lawsโ€”poisoning our rivers and ruining our health. Yet, sold-out Indian celebrities and news channels stay blind to this massive global destruction, choosing instead to shame us for celebrating our beloved Hindu festivals. Selective outrage isn't environmentalism! #Diwali #StopSelectiveOutrage
๐Ÿšจ SELECTIVE OUTRAGE EXPOSED: WHY THE DOUBLE STANDARDS ON SANATAN DHARMA? ๐Ÿšจ HINDU FESTIVALS: Diseases, Pollution, Environmental Issues, Patriarchy, Fats... ๐Ÿ˜‘ OTHER FESTIVALS: Celebrations, Love, Health, Happiness, Unity... LOOK AT THE ATTACHED IMAGES to see exactly how our mainstream media runs a calculated narrative against Hindu traditions using completely different yardsticks! This weaponization has deep psychological consequences, creating an ecosystem where HINDU KIDS AND CHILDREN ARE MADE TO FEEL GUILTY for celebrating their own heritage. When a child is conditioned to feel shame for lighting a diya, bursting a cracker, playing with water, or watching their parents fast, it is a psychological attack on our future generation. (1/4) ๐Ÿ‘‡ Read the full expose below!
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This how the scene is behind the curtains and how supporters fight like dogs with each other in the name of caste reservation religion. #indianpolitics #Voters
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In Raniganj, Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, there is a poor Brahmin family struggling to survive. A mother is raising four daughters after losing her husband to cancer six years ago. She spent whatever savings and wealth the family had on his treatment, but despite all her efforts, she could not save him. Today, two of her daughters live with relatives at their maternal home, while she lives with her two younger daughters. With almost no source of income and very limited financial resources, she is unable to afford even their basic needs. Because of their financial condition, her daughters are not able to attend school or continue their education. Their home is also in a severely damaged condition and may not be safe, especially during the rainy season. This raises a difficult question about how we design social support. The government is providing free education to SC ST people, but what about General? Asks Indian ๐Ÿ˜ข #EducationForAll #RightToEducation #EqualOpportunities
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โš ๏ธ CRITICAL UPDATE ON THE TAX MATH: A sharp user rightly pointed out that under the new GST 2.0 slabs, the old fluctuating "Cess" system was consolidated into flat rates (18% for Ertiga / 40% for Innova). Here is the corrected, unassailable math that factors in the updated flat GST slabs AND the mandatory 18% GST hidden inside car insurance: ๐Ÿš— Maruti Ertiga ZXi+: Upfront Tax = โ‚น3.18 Lakhs (On-Road Base: ~โ‚น13.38L) ๐ŸŠ Toyota Innova Hycross ZX (O): Upfront Tax = โ‚น16.62 Lakhs+ (On-Road Base: ~โ‚น43.02L) The formulas changed, but the massive extraction remains identical. See the full breakdown list below! ๐Ÿ‘‡ ๐Ÿงฎ The Real Math (Maruti Ertiga ZXi+ Top Variant Example): โ€ข Factory Value of Car: ~โ‚น10.2 Lakhs โ€ข Flat GST 2.0 Rate (18% Flat, No Cess): ~โ‚น1.8 Lakhs โ€ข State RTO Road Tax + TCS (11%): ~โ‚น1.3 Lakhs โ€ข 18% GST on Mandatory Insurance: ~โ‚น8,100 โ€ข Final On-Road Base Price: ~โ‚น13.38 Lakhs ๐Ÿ‘‰ Over โ‚น3.18 Lakhs goes straight to the authorities upfront before you buy a single drop of fuel! ๐ŸŠ The Luxury Extortion (Toyota Innova Hycross ZX (O) Top Variant Example): โ€ข Factory Value of Car: ~โ‚น26.3 Lakhs โ€ข Flat GST 2.0 Slab (40% Flat, No Cess): ~โ‚น10.5 Lakhs โ€ข Base Ex-Showroom Price: ~โ‚น36.9 Lakhs โ€ข State RTO Road Tax + 1% TCS (~16% average standard): ~โ‚น5.9 Lakhs โ€ข 18% GST on Mandatory Insurance: ~โ‚น22,500 โ€ข Final On-Road Base Price: ~โ‚น43.02+ Lakhs ๐Ÿ‘‰ Over โ‚น16.62 Lakhs extracted directly on a single family MPV!
๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ’ธ YOU ARE APPARENTLY BUYING TWO CARS: ONE FOR YOURSELF, AND ONE FOR THE GOVERNMENT. (See the brutal math below ๐Ÿ‘‡) ๐Ÿ›‘๐Ÿš˜โŒ We pay a massive list of hidden taxes just to navigate broken potholes, choking air pollution, and deafening noise every single day: ๐Ÿ‘‡ ๐ŸŽ๏ธ GST Compensation Cess (Up to 22% extra depending on vehicle size) โ›ฝ Central Excise Duty (Hidden inside every liter of fuel) ๐Ÿ“Š State VAT (Variable state tax slapped onto fuel prices) ๐Ÿšง Road & Infrastructure Cess (Tacked onto every liter of fuel) ๐ŸŒพ AIDC Fuel Cess (Agriculture infrastructure fee on fuel) ๐Ÿ’ฐ 1% TCS (Tax Collected at Source on cars priced >โ‚น10L) ๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ FASTag Tolls (Paying extra to drive on broken, dangerous highways) ๐Ÿชช RTO Registration (High upfront regional fees & smart card charges) ๐Ÿฉบ 4% Health & Education Cess (Added onto your income tax) ๐Ÿ“ˆ Income Tax Surcharges (Up to 39% extra for high earners) ๐ŸŒฑ State Green Tax (Levied on older vehicles during renewals) ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Municipal Entry Taxes & Local Octroi charges ๐Ÿ›‘ Unmarked Speed Breakers (Illegal, suspension-shattering humps) ๐Ÿงฎ The Real Math (Maruti Ertiga ZXi+ Top Variant Example): โ€ข Factory Value of Car: ~โ‚น8.4 Lakhs โ€ข Combined GST + Cess (29%): ~โ‚น2.4 Lakhs โ€ข RTO Road Tax + TCS (11%): ~โ‚น1.3 Lakhs โ€ข Final Showroom Price: ~โ‚น12.1 Lakhs ๐Ÿ‘‰ Over โ‚น3.7 Lakhs goes straight to the government before you buy fuel! ๐ŸŠ The Luxury Extortion (Toyota Innova Hycross ZX (O) Top Variant Example): โ€ข Factory Value of Car: ~โ‚น22.7 Lakhs โ€ข Flat GST 2.0 Segment Rate (40%): ~โ‚น9.1 Lakhs โ€ข Base Ex-Showroom Price: ~โ‚น31.8 Lakhs โ€ข RTO Road Tax + 1% TCS (~16% average standard): ~โ‚น5.1 Lakhs โ€ข Final Showroom / On-Road Base: ~โ‚น36.9+ Lakhs ๐Ÿ‘‰ Over โ‚น14.2 Lakhs extracted directly by the state on a single family MPV! Taxpayers pay premium subscription fees for terrible civic administration, ruined vehicle suspensions, and toxic air. Reply with a picture of the worst pothole or flooded street in your neighborhood. Let's see who has it worst. โฌ‡๏ธ๐Ÿ•ณ๏ธ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ”Š๐ŸŒซ๏ธ๐ŸŒŠ #RoadTax #IncomeTax #MiddleClass
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Different political parties, same quota politicsโ€”who is truly defending the Constitution? #Constitution
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