Citizens compel the state to charge taxes, it is necessary: Uhchu

Famous business tycoon, Mohamed Moosa (better known as Uhchu), has stated that it is the citizens that compel the state to charge taxes and that taxes are necessary.

While speaking on RaajjeTV's "Fashaairu" programme, Moosa claimed that the state is compelled to charge taxes on the citizens because of the citizens themselves. He explained that taxes are necessary in order to fulfill the needs and demands of the public.

Uchchu further added that taxation is necessary no matter which administration is in power. While highlighting that pressure on the state increases with the rising demands of the citizens, Uchchu stated that the state must turn to foreign loans if attaining funding domestically is not possible.

He also highlighted that despite the criticism against previous administrations, the prior regimes are responsible for the country's current development.