AMMK General Secretary Urges Central Government to Abolish 18% GST on Cable TV Services

AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran has urged the central government to abolish the 18% GST on cable TV services, emphasizing the need for affordable access to television. He also advocated for reducing TV channel prices from Rs 19 to Rs 5, supporting the Tamil Nadu Cable TV Operators’ Welfare Association’s demands. The association recently conducted a hunger strike in Chennai, protesting the annual fee increases for TV channels, which have led to higher subscription fees. Dhinakaran highlighted the financial pressures on cable operators due to rising electricity costs and the additional burden of the 18% GST, which could force many operators to shut down. He called on the central government and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to address these concerns and ensure affordable cable TV services for economically vulnerable sections of society.