Congress Critiques of Mumbai's Atal Setu Toll Rates Lack Context
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Congress supporters criticize the new Atal Setu bridge in Mumbai by making misleading claims about the toll charges being too high compared to incomes.
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The arguments compare indirect taxes and median incomes to toll charges, which is an apples to oranges comparison.
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The per km toll rate of the Atal Setu is actually lower than the Bandra Worli Sea Link toll rate.
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The bridge was financed via Japanese loans so tolls will help repay those; commuters can still use old routes if they wish.
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The criticism reflects the inability of the Congress ecosystem to appreciate the good work by the Modi government.