How the budget turned a Modi supporter into a critic battling 'BJP Trolls'

In February, D. Muthukrishnan, a certified financial planner (CFL) and staunch supporter of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP, posted on ‘X’ about his political aspirations.

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He envisioned another five years of Modi’s rule, followed by three terms of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as Prime Minister. Additionally, he saw BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai completing three terms as Chief Minister and later becoming Prime Minister for three terms.

However, Muthukrishnan’s unwavering support for the BJP crumbled after the Union Budget. An amateur investor with 536,000 followers on ‘X’, he has since been vocally critical of the Modi government’s taxation policies. His criticisms of the Union Budget and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gained widespread attention, prompting Muthukrishnan to appeal directly to the Prime Minister on July 29.

“The Budget was the trigger. We need ease of living, a taxpayer-friendly government, moderation in taxes, and a significant reduction in GST for many goods and services. Sincerely request you to listen to our grievances,” Muthukrishnan posted.